PM Netanyahu's statement on FIFA decision 29 May 2015
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PM Netanyahu's statement on FIFA decision

  • 5/29/2015
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    This Palestinian provocation joins the unilateral steps that the Palestinians are taking at other international institutions. So long as they take these steps they will only push peace further away instead of bringing it closer.
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    PM Netanyahu with FIFA President Blatter in Jerusalem, 19 May 2015 PM Netanyahu with FIFA President Blatter in Jerusalem, 19 May 2015 Copyright: GPO/Amos Ben Gershom
     
     
    ​(Communicated by the Prime Minister's Media Adviser)

    Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, this afternoon (Friday, 29 May 2015), has released the following statement:
     "Our international effort has proven itself and led to the failure of the Palestinian Authority attempt to oust us from FIFA. I thank all those took part in the international effort that led to the failure of this attempt, including the Israeli delegation in Switzerland led by Israel Football Association Chairman Ofer Eini. The State of Israel is interested in a peace that will ensure security for its citizens but this will not be achieved through coercion and distorting the truth. The only way to achieve peace is to begin negotiations between the sides.
    This Palestinian provocation joins the unilateral steps that the Palestinians are taking at other international institutions. So long as they take these steps they will only push peace further away instead of bringing it closer.
    At a time when the international community is calling for confidence-building measures, the Palestinians are once again replying with an attempt to carry out unilateral steps that harm the ability to advance a regional settlement."