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The Israeli government again needs to thank the High Court for existing, because again this time the court saved the government from itself,

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When there's a will by both sides, the final five weeks might be sufficient, ... I hope Palestinians and Israelis will be strong enough to get to the moment of truth, to the permanent solution, which is around the corner.

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Whoever wants to come to Israel has the right to do so, ... That is our decision, and that will be implemented.

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But the room for maneuver for both leaderships is bigger than what they really think, and I think once they take brave decisions then they can convince their peoples to go along and to support them,

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I'm sorry that some of these deadlines have been missed, especially by a government in Israel that has been very much against the peace process for three years between 1996 and 1999,

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If there is no permanent settlement before May 1999, the Palestinians will have to declare unilaterally their own state because, otherwise, politically they are doomed.

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It would be possible to lead the opposition toward support of the government if it goes this way.

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First of all, we did not sign any agreement. I think that we are patriots who are trying to save ourselves. This is more than legitimate.

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The terrorist attack (suicide bombing) was crazy and cruel, ... The retaliation was perhaps natural, but totally unneeded, and did not contribute anything to calming down the situation.

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political pressure is legitimate and the Arab leaders' hunger strike is very important. Many people, including Justice Ministry officials, expressed their disbelief after the Police Investigations Department's report was released.

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