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Source: http://haaretz.com/hasen/spages/1132752.html
Netanyahu: Settlement Freeze Makes Clear Israel Wants to Talk and Palestinians Don't
(Ha'aretz) Anshel Pfeffer, Chaim Levinson, and Barak Ravid - Prime Minister Netanyahu explained his reasons for the decision to freeze West Bank construction in a meeting with settler leaders Thursday. "The decision made by the cabinet is the best for Israel under the complicated diplomatic circumstances Israel is in and in view of the multifaceted challenges facing us," he said. "We made a difficult decision in order to advance the broader interests of Israel. This move makes it clear to key players around the world that Israel is serious in its intentions to achieve peace, while the Palestinians refuse to enter negotiations for peace. There is a side that wants to [talk] and another that does not. This move has made clear [which side] is refusing peace."