Olmert: Palestinians Must Accept Israel
By Associated Press | February 12, 2007
JERUSALEM — Prime Minister Olmert said yesterday that the new Palestinian Arab Cabinet must abide by international demands to recognize Israel, renounce violence, and accept past peace agreements with the Jewish state. However, Israel had not yet made a decision on how to respond to the national unity government signed Thursday between President Abbas of Fatah and the Islamic militant Hamas group. Under the agreement, the new coalition government agreed to "respect" past agreements. It made no reference to recognizing Israel or renouncing violence.
