"Israeli President Shimon Peres is also reported to have urged Netanyahu to change his stance on the Palestinians, Israel's Army Radio reported. Peres is said to have personally called on Netanyahu to adopt a "softer" position in the upcoming UN vote on a Palestinian state. Israel fears a blow to its reputation if such a state were to be recognized. It would also face possible legal consequences if a Palestinian state were able to seek prosecutions at the International Criminal Court more easily.
But even if Netanyahu has decided to take the wind out of the Palestinians' sails by making compromise offers, it's doubtful whether he will be able to stay the course. He leads a right-wing coalition in which some members have already made clear they won't back a policy of reconciliation. Netanyahu had only just made his comments praising Egypt when members of his cabinet began sounding confrontational again. If the Palestinians dare to seek UN recognition for a Palestinian state, Israel must annex the West Bank, four ministers from various right-wing parties demanded"...........READ MORE
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