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VOLUME 9-10: 1984-1988
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398. Statement by Prime Minister Shamir on the PNC Decisions, 15 November 1988.
The initial reaction of the prime minister was conveyed by his media adviser. Mr. Shamir thought that the decisions were "deceptive propaganda excercise ", intended primarily to create the impression of moderation. Israel will adhere to its policy of excluding the PLO from the peace negotiations based on the Camp David Accords. Text:
"The PLO's decisions and the declaration of a state are a deceptive propaganda exercise, intended to create an impression of moderation and of achievements for those carrying out violent acts in the territories of Judea and Samaria. The terrorist organizations' exhibitionistic decisions are not relevant to reality, and will not affect the political process. The PLO continues to adhere to an ideology of violent opposition to Israel's existence, and aspires to eliminate it in accordance with its stages program. It demonstrates in this way that it continues to be diametrically opposed to peace.
Israel, for its part, continues to adhere to its commitment to peace through negotiations with Arab countries and Palestinian Arab representatives who are not PLO members, in an effort to implement the Camp David accords." |
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