Geneva Initiative - Yes to an agreement

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Likud minister at GI conference: the differences between us are small

Likud Minister Michael Eitan (left) and Former PA Minister Sufyan Abu Zaidah at GI Confernce in Dimona

February 4, 2010: Likud Minister Michael Eitan participated in a GI Confernce at the Southern City of Dimona and said "There are small differences between us. Greater Israel is a dream that will not be able to be fulfilled. The vast majority is willing to make significant concessions for peace. Everyone wants an agreement." Click here for the full article on Ha'aretz. Click here for a report on the event.

Palestinian PM Fayyad addresses Israeli policy elite and public at Herzliya Conference

Fayyad, left, met Barak, right,in a session entitled 'Prospects of Peace" [AFP]

February 3, 2010, Palestinian PM Fayyad: "there can't be permanent peace unless the concept of Palestinian statehood, the concept of an sovereign, viable, independent state of Palestine is accepted."

Minister Barak: “Israel has a clear silent majority in favor of peace and it does not want ‘apartheid’ rule over the Palestinians. We must set borders for Israel ...with a Palestinian state as its neighbor”. Click here for more.