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In other words, like other extremist pro-Israeli apologists, on matters affecting Israel, laws don't applies, threat or no threat.
On May 20, Haaretz headlined, "Obama to aides: Netanyahu will never do what it takes to achieve Mideast peace," but neither will he or other US officials.
Nonetheless, Netanyahu said "Israel appreciates (Obama's) commitment to peace," ahead of his May 20 White House meeting.
Palestinian Reaction
After Obama's speech, President Mahmoud Abbas called for an emergency meeting with other Arab leaders to discuss it. His spokesman, Nabil Abu Rudeineh, said an official response will come after consultations are completed. Thursday night, Abbas called Egyptian, Jordanian and Saudi foreign ministers to discuss Obama's speech.
Hamas spokesperson Sami Abu Zuhri said his speech reiterated failed US policies, adding that he "even refuses to denounce the ongoing Israeli occupation, and expressed ongoing support to Israeli crimes."
Hamas political bureau member Izzat Al Rishiq said Obama demanding Palestinians recognize Israel as a Jewish state shows his clear bias. He also denounced his support for Israeli settlements and backing for delaying discussions on Jerusalem and refugees until final peace talk stages. Palestinians, of course, have heard that excuse since pre-Oslo, knowing by now that tomorrow never comes.
Moreover, a Hamas press release strongly condemned Israel's announced addition of 1,500 units in Pisgat Zeev and Abu Ghneim (Har Homa) East Jerusalem settlements, saying:
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