Sunday, 14 June, Israeli Prime Benjamin Netanyahu for the first time since his arrival at the post recognized the right of Palestinians to establish an independent state. Instead, he demanded their full disarmament, reports AFP.
As another condition called prime recognition the Palestinians of Israel the Jewish state. Earlier, representatives from the Palestinian side has repeatedly stated that they are ready to recognize Israel within the 1967 borders, before they were occupied Gaza Strip and West Bank, but the Israeli side rejected this demand.
In May, Netanyahu in an interview with U.S. President Barack Obama has pledged, as soon as possible to begin negotiations with the Palestinians, one of the goals which should have been a recognition of their right to their state.
Nevertheless, experts have repeatedly expressed concerns about the possible failure of Palestinian-Israeli talks under the authority of Netanyahu. In particular, they pointed to a tough stance towards the Palestinians, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Israel, Avigdor Lieberman.
Shortly after the speech, Netanyahu it was followed by the reaction of Palestinian and U.S. sides. Hamas criticized his statement, saying that it "reflects the racist and extremist ideology," the Israeli premier.
Netanyahu is negatively evaluated, and the official representative of Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, reported Reuters. In particular, he stated that its demand for the disarmament of the Palestinians "will not lead to a full and just peace."
Meanwhile, the press secretary, Robert Gibbs Obama expressed support for the Israeli prime minister from the White House, calling his remarks about the possibility of recognizing a Palestinian state "an important step."
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