Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made it clear that Israel committed no war crimes in the recent operation in Gaza and will not accept any foreign governments attempting to try Israelis for war crimes.
“This distorted [Goldstone] report, written by this distorted committee, undermines Israel’s right to defend itself. This report encourages terrorism and threatens peace. Israel will not take risks for peace if it can’t defend itself.”
Bibi went on to to discuss Palestinian recognition of Israel as a state:
“For 62 years, the Palestinians have been saying ‘No’ to the Jewish state. I am once again calling upon our Palestinian neighbors; say ‘Yes’ to the Jewish state.” he said. “Without recognition of Israel as the state of the Jews we shall not be able to attain peace.”
Kadima leader Tzipi Livni retorted Bibi with a speech urging the Prime Minister to make progress in areas that she claims she would have. But we all know how well Kadima handled things last time around…
Quotes taken from Ha’aretz.
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