Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday said that that he plans to deliver a major speech on his foreign policy next week amid growing American pressure over the peace process with the Palestinians. "Next week I will deliver a major diplomatic speech in which I will present to Israel's citizens our principles for achieving peace and security," said Netanyahu at the weekly cabinet meeting.
"Ahead of the address, I will be happy to hear the opinions of my coalition partners and of other figures in the Israeli public."
"Over recent days I have read and heard different quotes that were attributed to me - but that I did not say," Netanyahu conveyed. "I wish to clarify that we want to achieve peace with the Palestinians and with the Arab world while attempting to reach optimal understanding with the U.S. and the international community."
At Sunday's meeting, Netanyahu noted, according to Haaretz: "My aspiration is to reach a stable peace that rests upon the foundation of security for the State of Israel and its citizens."
