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Monday, January 29, 2018
Rivlin: Denial of Israel’s right to exist the ‘main obstacle’ to peace
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GooglePresident Reuven Rivlin says the denial of Israel’s right to exist is the “main obstacle” to peace between Israel and the Palestinians.
“We can talk about anything but if there are people on the other side who challenge our right to exist, we will not remain silent or stand idly by,” Rivlin tells Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras during a visit to Athens, according to his spokesman.
The president says Greece can be a “real force” in convincing the Palestinians to return to peace talks.
“We are in a serious crisis of trust between us and the Palestinians and significant elements such as the Greek government can be a real force in influencing our neighbors, and persuading them to return to the negotiating table. We must learn to live together,” he says.
The Times of Israel Community.