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Netanyahu to Push Israel-Palestinean Peace

But incoming PM ducks question of statehood

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(Newser) – Benjamin Netanyahu, the next prime minister of Israel, said in a speech today that his incoming government would be a "partner for peace" with the Palestinian people, but he made no mention of the two-state solution backed by the United States. As Reuters reports, Netanyahu focused on the territories' economy, saying, "If we have a strong Palestinian economy, that's a strong foundation for peace."

Netanyahu's speech, given a day after he enticed the center-left Labor Party to join right-wing parties in his coalition, was designed to ease concerns in Washington and Palestine about his seeming reluctance to pursue a peace settlement. A spokesman for Mahmoud Abbas, the Palestinian president, said that he wanted the next government to be "committed in an explicit manner, without ambiguity, to the two-state solution."

Israel's Prime Minister designate Benjamin Netanyahu is seen before giving a speech at an economic conference in Jerusalem, Wednesday, March 25, 2009. Netanyahu on Wednesday promised to resume peace talks with the Palestinians after he takes office, saying his government will be a
Israel's Prime Minister designate Benjamin Netanyahu is seen before giving a speech at an economic conference in Jerusalem, Wednesday, March 25, 2009. Netanyahu on Wednesday promised to resume peace talks...   (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)
Israeli Defense Minister and Labor Party leader Ehud Barak, left, and Israel's Prime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu shake hands, during a meeting in Jerusalem.
Israeli Defense Minister and Labor Party leader Ehud Barak, left, and Israel's Prime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu shake hands, during a meeting in Jerusalem.   (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue, File)
Israeli Prime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu attends a meeting at the Knesset, Israel's parliament, in Jerusalem, Monday, March 16, 2009.
Israeli Prime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu attends a meeting at the Knesset, Israel's parliament, in Jerusalem, Monday, March 16, 2009.   (AP Photo/Dan Balilty)
Israel's Likud party leader and Prime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu, right, and US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton shake hands before their meeting in Jerusalem Tuesday, March 3, 2009.
Israel's Likud party leader and Prime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu, right, and US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton shake hands before their meeting in Jerusalem Tuesday, March 3, 2009.   (AP Photo/Ronen Zvulun, Pool)
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Mar 25, 09 7:54 AM CDT
I wish I could believe what he says but I surely don't. Reply
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