Summary of Editorials from the Izraeli Hebrew Press
| newspapers discuss Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas’ interview last Friday on TV Channel 2, in which he presented a moderate stance regarding Palestinians’ right of return: |
Haaretz declares: “Yes to Abbas.” The editor believes that “The interview with Abbas depicts a brave, pragmatic Palestinian leader who supports resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict peacefully,” and states: “It is the duty of the parties running in the upcoming Israeli national election to place this issue at the top of their agendas, rather than sufficing with making meaningless calls for renewing negotiations. Otherwise, they will bear responsibility for the disastrous consequences of losing Israel’s Palestinian partner.”
The Jerusalem Post states: “Even if we are to take Abbas’s comments at face value and believe that he and others in the PA are responsible leaders sincerely interested in working toward a sovereign Palestinian state living in peace alongside the Jewish state of Israel, this is not enough,” and notes that “When speaking to the Palestinians, the Abbas-led PA has consistently marginalized or outright denied the Jewish people’s historic, religious and cultural ties to the Land of Israel.” The editor declares that “The capacity to make peace depends on changing perceptions – including the national narratives we tell ourselves and our peoples,” and adds: “The fallout from Abbas’s Channel 2 interview is yet another dismal indicator that the Palestinian people have yet to be prepared by their leadership for such a change.”
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Yediot Aharonot believes that „The only weapons system to enter Lebanon that would justify an Israeli attack are weapons of mass destruction,” and asserts: „If Hezbollah gets a hold of chemical weapons found in Syria – Israel will be obliged to attack.”
Ma’ariv talks about Israel-Germany relations against the background of next week’s municipalities’ conference and says that „Israel is informing the entire world: Germany is our great friend, even if it is not presently admired by other countries in the world. In days of economic crisis, not to speak of security challenges that are liable arrive on Israel’s doorstep, such a declaration is more important than ever to the future and security of the state. Fostering a tie with Germany, in all areas, is the order of the day.”
Yisrael Hayom argues that „Small political parties are also important.” The author adds that „Not every party is suitable, but it is best to depend on the public, which is wise enough to judge and to decide on its own who really represents an inspirational vision and who does not.”
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