Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with U.S. Jewish leaders in a phone call Monday. Afterward, adviser Ron Dermer and Israeli Ambassador to Washington Michael Oren did a Q/A.
Some key points Netanyahu raised in the call, according to a couple people on the call, who asked that it not be quoted per se:
Netanyahu opened his remarks by speaking very positively about President Barack Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. He also said positive things about Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, describing him as a real partner for peace.
Israel wants peace, he wants peace, Netanyahu said. He wanted the direct talks to continue and without preconditions, including the Palestinian demand that Israel extend a partial West Bank settlement moratorium due to expire later this month as a condition for continuing with the direct talks.
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