JTA News Alert May 24, 2011 However, the Israeli prime minister did not appear to offer anything new by way of substance for his vision of peace with the Palestinians, saying Israel “would be very generous” about the size of the Palestinian state but providing few details.Bibi to Congress:
No compromise on Jerusalem, refugees or Jordan River presence
Tuesday, 24 May 2011
WASHINGTON (JTA) – Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that any peace deal with the Palestinians must grant Israel a military presence along the Jordan River, exclude repatriation of Palestinian refugees to Israel and leave Jerusalem as Israel's united capital.
However, the Israeli leader said Tuesday in his address to a joint meeting of Congress, some Jewish settlements in the West Bank would fall outside Israel’s borders in a final peace deal.
“Israel needs unique security arrangements because of its unique size,” Netanyahu said, adding that the Palestinian state must be demilitarized.
Netanyahu received a warm reception from Congress, including more than two dozen standing ovations.
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