In fact our President at the time offered to go to Saudi to discuss the plan or alternatively warmly invited the signatories here to Israel. He received no reply. That is no cold shoulder. Here`s a CNN quotation to confirm
JERUSALEM (CNN) -- Israeli officials moved on several fronts Monday to learn more about a Saudi peace proposal that would involve Arab recognition of Israel in return for an Israeli withdrawal from Palestinian territories.
Israeli President Moshe Katsav on Monday invited Saudi Crown Prince Abdullah to come to Jerusalem to present his plan, his office said, and Israel Radio reported that Prime Minister Ariel Sharon wants details on the proposal in order to form an Israeli response.
Katsav said he also would go to Saudi Arabia to discuss the plan with the crown prince if he is invited to Riyadh.
Katsav`s office said the president believes the proposal is important and the details should be discussed directly with the Israeli government. |
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