We know that peace will be made by the two sides and that nothing
can be imposed on them. But at the same time, today,
there are no negotiations and the situation on the
ground is catastrophic. What's needed is to out of
this status quo and this impasse. This approach, which is ours,
is underpinned by significant international support because
everyone sees the difficulties.
Because I think, and we think, that the solution in this region
of the world is the peace, cooperation and market
economy that will be beneficial to the Palestinians, to Israel
and all the countries of the Middle East.
When Mr. Netanyahu is talking about direct talks, negotiations
and meeting the (Palestinian) President he wants to buy more time.
After 22 years of negotiations we did not achieve anything
from the Israelis and we do not want this time to let Netanyahu
escape from the (hands of) the International community.
But of course our first and most important commitment is to
safeguard Israel's security, I as Prime Minister, Avigdor
Lieberman as Defense Minister together with the IDF chief of staff
and with the heads of the security establishments will continue to
ensure the security of Israel's citizens and we will do that with
determination and responsibility. The Middle East continues shake
around us, the challenges ahead of Israel are many, but alongside
the threats, there are opportunities. I am committed to promoting
the peace process. I am committed to do
everything in order to reach an agreement.
Threats exist, both from the Islamic State and other extremist groups.
God willing we will face them with strength and decisiveness,
and we will not allow anyone to come close to the borders of
the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. The Jordanian Armed Forces
and the security apparatus are able to protect Jordan,
both its borders and its people.