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JERUSALEM – Israel’s prime minister is accusing the international community of being too soft toward the Palestinians.
In a speech to Jewish leaders from North America on Sunday night, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused the world of ignoring Palestinian incitement and tolerating Palestinian violence.
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He said: “It’s time that the international community, certainly the serious members of the international community, understand this is a two-way street, because peace is not a one-way street and it won’t be.”
Netanyahu spoke days after coming under fierce international criticism for announcing plans to build thousands of homes in West Bank and east Jerusalem settlements.
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On Thursday, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said the planned construction on occupied lands claimed by the Palestinians raises questions about Israel’s seriousness about reaching peace.
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