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Israeli Reactions to the PNC Vote in Gaza
December 14, 1998
PRIME MINISTER NETANYAHU:
(Communicated by Prime Minister's Media Advisor)
Prime Minister Netanyahu expressed his satisfaction at the result of the
PNC vote today, achieved as a result of the firm stance taken by the
Government of Israel on the issue of the vote to revoke those clauses in
the Palestinian Charter calling for the destruction of the State of
Israel. The Prime Minister said that his government would continue to
insist with the same firmness on the fulfillment of the other Palestinian
commitments, so as to ensure the implementation of the agreement and the
advancement of the peace process.
DEFENSE MINISTER MORDECHAI:
(Communited by Defense Minister's Media Advisor)
Defense Minister Yitzhak Mordechai, said today (Monday) 14.12.98, welcomed
the process of the ratification of Yasser Arafat's letter to President
Clinton in Gaza today.
The Defense Minister said that the clear support of those PNC members
present and the representatives of the other senior Palestinian
institutions in the ratification of Arafat's letter to Clinton, with the
cancellation of those clauses in the Palestinian Charter calling for the
destruction of Israel represents an important and crucial step in the
carrying out of basic Palestinian commitments undertaken in agreements in
Israel and particularly the Wye Agreement.
The Defense Minister said that Israel expects the Palestinians to comply
with all other commitments, in the area of security and other areas so
that it will be possible to move forward to a better future.
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