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Jerusalem, 17 November 1998
PM NETANYAHU: ARAFAT REMARKS POSITIVE
(Communicated by the Prime Minister's Media Adviser)
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu today (Tuesday) 17.11.98, said that he
views positively the remarks made by Yasser Arafat this morning, according
to which the Palestinian Authority is committed to negotiations on the
permanent settlement, has no intention of using violent means and will
cooperate in the war against terrorism.
The Prime Minister said: "Whatever the disagreements may be, they must be
settled around the negotiating table only."
He added that in the absence of further obstacles, the Cabinet will
convene tomorrow to discuss the remaining issues.
Prime Minister Netanyahu made the above remarks at a ceremony to award the
Knesset Prize for those who assisted in the restoration of stolen Jewish
property. He also thanked the Swiss government and president for their
assistance in this regard.
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