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Netanyahu: Palestinians should govern own lives without threatening ours
By Haaretz Service
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Prime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu said in remarks published Saturday that he believes in the Palestinians' right to self governance, but without posing any threat to the security of Israel and its citizens.

In his first interview with the foreign media since he was chosen to head Israel's next government, the Likud chair told The Washington Post: "I think there is broad agreement inside Israel and outside that the Palestinians should have the ability to govern their lives but not to threaten ours."

Netanyahu further said he would continue peace talks with the Palestinians, while at the same time advancing "the economic development that has begun" in the Palestinian Authority.
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The Likud chair added: "I personally intend to take charge of a government committee that will regularly address the needs of the Palestinian economy in the West Bank."

Asked about Israel's achievements in its three-week offensive in the Gaza Strip and whether he thought that Hamas should be toppled, Netanyahu said only that "Hamas is incompatible with peace."

"I hope that the Palestinians in Gaza find the ability to change this regime because we want to have peace with all the Palestinians. Right now, what we should do is enable humanitarian aid to flow into Gaza but not in such a way as it enables Hamas to buy more rockets."

During his interview, Netanyahu referred to recent reports about future dialogue between Israel and Syria, saying "Syria so far has been talking peace but has enabled Hezbollah to arm itself in contravention of UN Security Council resolutions."

"I would talk to Syria about abandoning these courses of action and building confidence that they really want to move toward peace. So far they're not giving that impression," he said.

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      1.   ...and who believes in Netanyahu? 12:23  |  Ronen 28/02/09
      2.   In that case why did Nethanyahu 12:31  |  Chris Linthwaite 28/02/09
      3.   Well, "substantively" means probably the difference.... 12:35  |  Swiss (Dino) 28/02/09
      4.   That should be your answer 12:39  |  Northern 28/02/09
      5.   Blah. Bibi has never done anything for 2 state. 13:04  |  Gray 28/02/09
      6.   Nonsense 13:09  |  MB 28/02/09
      7.   chris and swiss completely miss the point 13:34  |  v hardman 28/02/09
      8.   #2 - US aid equals only 2% of Israel`s GDP 13:42  |  redbourn 28/02/09
      9.   But how can Netanyahu promise the Pals or anyone else 13:46  |  Esther 28/02/09
      10.   v hardman really? 14:10  |  Chris Linthwaite 28/02/09
      11.   Problem is, the Palestinians dont believe in the 2 state solution 14:18  |  Conroy 28/02/09
      12.   self-rule 14:21  |  just observing 28/02/09
      13.   two state solution vs. two state solution 14:23  |  Axel 28/02/09
      14.   Nethanyahu, fo or friend 14:40  |  Solomon Bonnier 28/02/09
      15.   How can we reach peace with people who refuse to recognize our... 14:46  |  Jehudah Ben-Israel 28/02/09
      16.   N0 7 - exactly! More of the same 14:50  |  Palestinian Brit 28/02/09
      17.   Self-rule in enclaved land reservations... 14:51  |  Esther 28/02/09
      18.   Netanyahu`s 4 relevant points plus an unspoken one: 15:23  |  S 28/02/09
      19.   Sure, but what scraps of land are you planning to give them? 15:26  |  Clickfool 28/02/09
      20.   Palestinians govern their own lives 15:28  |  Bill 28/02/09
      21.   Deceptive declarations... 15:40  |  Esther 28/02/09
      22.   To concerned US tax payer Chris 15:43  |  Sceptic 28/02/09
      23.   syria heballah relationship is non israel`s business 15:48  |  bashar 28/02/09
      24.   Self rule for the Palestinian people 15:54  |  Chris Linthwaite 28/02/09
      25.   Where? `67 Green Line making 77 % Israeli, 23% Pal not enough??? 16:03  |  Ivar 28/02/09
      26.   #2 Linthwaite - Learn to count!! 16:06  |  *BEN JABO 28/02/09
      27.   PM designate Mr.Netanyahu is correct. 16:10  |  Stephen. 28/02/09
      28.   Netanyah and self rule 16:12  |  Mary Jo 28/02/09
      29.   same old unworking old policies 16:18  |  anyone 28/02/09
      30.   Nothing new here 16:20  |  Colin Wright 28/02/09
      31.   100year war 16:28  |  BazMann 28/02/09
      32.   Courage & Truth 16:30  |  Joan 28/02/09
      33.   I have news for Netanyahu... 16:32  |  Dutch 28/02/09
      34.   Please Define Self-Rule 16:39  |  Heinz 28/02/09
      35.   MB,facts are,Sharon pulled out of Gaza unilaterally- 16:42  |  Susanna/shoshana 28/02/09
      36.   #9 Ben Jabo 16:58  |  Chris Linthwaite 28/02/09
      37.   Ivar, Pals get 90% of Palestine Mandate, Jordan is Palestine! 17:01  |  Rob AA 28/02/09
      38.   The leopard`s spots 17:04  |  Michael N 28/02/09
      39.   just observing #7the Palestinians have been played as puppets 17:04  |  Susanna/shoshana 28/02/09
      40.   I have news for Dutch 17:52  |  Joe Sittizen 28/02/09
      41.   Preach It BiBi and they have been given enough land to prove they 17:53  |  glenna 28/02/09
      42.   Dutch and Palestinian Self-Government 17:55  |  Tzfonit 28/02/09
      43.   #.16 Dutch....what long history..? 18:03  |  Stephen. 28/02/09
      44.   Bibi,you are so RIGHT;"arabs should govern selves,not threaten us 18:08  |  glenna 28/02/09
      45.   indeed mr.hardiman,and a pleasent surprise for you 18:11  |  hassne d`elbir 28/02/09
      46.   to Bashar 18:16  |  citizen zero 28/02/09
      47.   He plays some lip service about peace but none about settlements 18:21  |  S 28/02/09
      48.   To C Linthwaite, on Palestinian self-rule (#9) 18:21  |  Morris Valentine 28/02/09
      49.   UNBELIEVABLE! 18:24  |  citizen zero 28/02/09
      50.   Dutch news 18:33  |  citizen zero 28/02/09
      51.   Bibi`s quite clear what he wants 18:40  |  rm 28/02/09
      52.   dutch 19:10  |  rafiq 28/02/09
      53.   fleece thy neightbour 19:17  |  Welshman 28/02/09
      54.   Tzfonit`s Useful Bibi Rhetoric Glossary (2nd try) 19:20  |  Tzfonit 28/02/09
      55.   Bantustans 19:25  |  Giora Me`ir 28/02/09
      56.   To Chris Linthwaite (# 36). Check YOUR facts. 20:28  |  flyingdoc57 28/02/09
      57.   Tzfonit #54...an abundance of too much... 20:28  |  S 28/02/09
      58.   dear tzfonit:assuming you`re quite right... 20:40  |  golda kaspi-ton 28/02/09
      59.   Palestinians should govern own lives without stealing ours 20:42  |  Joseph.E 28/02/09
      60.   Self Rule but not a state, just a gimic 21:37  |  Yossi Want peace 28/02/09
      61.   Israeli strategy becoming more clear now 21:56  |  Mark B. 28/02/09
      62.   #49 citizen zero, great CHUTZPA 22:04  |  Mark B. 28/02/09
      63.   # 48 Morris, I have given you a link a few days ago..... 22:12  |  Swiss (Dino) 28/02/09
      64.   #56 Flyingdoc57 of Florida 22:36  |  Chris Linthwaite 28/02/09
      65.   Solomon Bonnier # 14 re: fighting for israel 22:51  |  American in NY 28/02/09
      66.   look at the situation 23:06  |  rm 28/02/09
      67.   Islam refuses to accept Israel`s existance ? 23:11  |  Bill 28/02/09
      68.   Olmert started his term with the same blah blah.. 23:22  |  Observer 28/02/09
      69.   But Morris Valentine 23:35  |  kiwi girl 28/02/09
      70.   Viva Natanyuahu ! now dear Bibi, please explain .... 23:40  |  Reuben A`aron 28/02/09
      71.   Israelli`s should beg forgiveness 23:49  |  kiwi girl 28/02/09
      72.   Palestinians Not Interested in Independence Only Destroying 23:57  |  Baruch Gold 28/02/09
      73.   Peace? Yossi??? 00:07  |  Martin 01/03/09
      74.   #7 chris, swiss and miss rhyme. so do hamas, will pass and i`ve 01:06  |  Observatn Pal 01/03/09
      75.   Just My Opinion 02:13  |  Mark 01/03/09
      76.   Excuse me, but where is the barf bag? 02:31  |  Mark Lincoln 01/03/09
      77.   2nd try: Bibi, please explain to the US government 03:18  |  Reuben A`aron 01/03/09
      78.   #25 Ivar 05:03  |  Jim 01/03/09
      79.   There is no Palestinian Independence Movement Only.. 05:11  |  Baruch Gold 01/03/09
      80.   #15 Utter nonsense, Jehudah 05:16  |  Johnboy 01/03/09
      81.   #53 Welshman 05:29  |  Jim 01/03/09
      82.   Palestinian Toddler Throwing Terror Tantrum In Crib Of Israeli 06:07  |  Lavi 01/03/09
      83.   Palestinian Toddler Throwing Terror Tantrum In Crib Of Israeli 06:24  |  Lavi 01/03/09
      84.   bad idea 2 state make will fight happen? 06:34  |  blue 01/03/09
      85.   62- Mark Lincoln: The usual blaming Israel for everything ! 06:41  |  Akram Zekaria 01/03/09
      86.   26~Ben Jabo : `Jordan is Palestine`. 07:07  |  Akram Zekaria 01/03/09
      87.   #36 Linthwaite 07:21  |  *BEN JABO 01/03/09
      88.   #36-2 Linthwaite - I dont` care what your relative did 07:24  |  *BEN JABO 01/03/09
      89.   #33 I have news for Dutch 07:26  |  *BEN JABO 01/03/09
      90.   #62 Lincoln the barf bag is full with your slop 07:31  |  *BEN JABO 01/03/09
      91.   Mark Lincoln, Re asking Bibi to be honest 08:04  |  Dutch 01/03/09
      92.   #75 You`re still at it, I see, BEN JABO 11:52  |  Johnboy 01/03/09
      93.   Netanyahu`s mistake 13:45  |  David Tsal 01/03/09
      94.   To leftists over here 13:51  |  David Tsal 01/03/09
      95.   Johngirl`s still at it 18:10  |  *BEN JABO 02/03/09
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