Lieberman: Abbas Running Away from Responsibility
September 24, 2011Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas is running away from responsibility to reach an agreement with Israel, Foreign Minister Lieberman says as the United Nations prepares to discuss his bid for recognition for the Palestinian Authority.
He told Voice of Israel government radio that Abbas’s refusal to talk with Israel for two years, his then going to the United Nations and again refusing discussions without pre-conditions proves he has no interest in peace. Lieberman also said Israel should accept the Quartet’s proposal for renewing talks. Abbas rejected it because it does not contain his precondition of a halt to all building for Jews in areas where he claims sovereignty.
In his speech to the United Nations, Abbas delivered an unusually harsh attack on Israel that Lieberman and others said was nothing short of incitement. He called Israel an “occupying power” since its inception 63 years ago, implying non-recognition of Israel’s right to exist.
The Foreign Minister said he was justified in walking out along with Israeli UN ambassador Ron Prosor and later Minister Yuli Edelstein, in the middle of Abbas’ remarks, explaining that he would have been criticized had he not exited the General Assembly.
He denied reports that Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu was angry with him for not remaining seated while Abbas spoke.
Both Prime Minister Netanyahu and Abbas claimed success after the opening session of the General Assembly. Lieberman said it is too early to celebrate but that Prime Minister Netanyahu won the day through reason while Abbas lost it because of his determination to talk with Israel only after it accepts all of his demands in advance.
Netanyahu is heading back to Israel while the United Nations Security Council begins to discuss the motion by Abbas for recognition of the Palestinian Authority. Lieberman said that the Council can finish the discussions in two weeks, but most observers estimate that it is matter of months or even more than a year.
Similar posts
-
How Israel Helps Its Arab Neighbors
September 27, 2023Introduction Israel, a country known for its rich history and complex geopolitical landscape, ha...
-
The Amazing Country of Israel
September 15, 2023Introduction Nestled in the heart of the Middle East, Israel is a nation with a remarkable histo...
-
Israel Safeguards The World From Terror Attacks
August 23, 2023Introduction In an era where terrorism poses a significant threat to global security, Israel sta...
-
Israel Helps The World With Water Recycling
August 10, 2023Introduction In a world grappling with the challenges of water scarcity and resource management,...
-
Israel's Remarkable Female Soldiers
July 26, 2023Introduction When we think of the Israeli military, we often conjure up images of well-trained s...
-
About Gal Gadot's Cleopatra Movie
July 18, 2023By Katy Rath Gal Gadot's new Cleopatra movie has been steeped in both anticipation and controver...
-
Israel Empowers The World Through Innovation
July 10, 2023BY: SOLVE ISRAEL'S PROBLEMS Introduction:In recent years, Israel has emerged as a global powerho...
-
The Jerusalem Embassy, 5 Years Later
May 22, 2023By Nikki Haley On May 14, 2018, something incredible happened. The United States...
