Israeli Opposition Leader on PLO Talks and Security Measures

Israel's opposition leader, Benjamin Netanyahu, has expressed skepticism about the resumption of peace talks with the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and has called for more significant concessions from the Palestinian side. Netanyahu, the leader of the conservative Likud Party, has been critical of the steps taken by the Israeli government, led by Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin, to address the recent killings of 30 Palestinians in a mosque.

Key Takeaways:

• Netanyahu does not see the point of pressing for a resumption of talks with the PLO, saying that the minimum demand from the Palestinian side is for the disarmament of thousands of armed terrorists.
• He has expressed concerns about the human rights implications of outlawing extremist groups, even though he acknowledges their violent activities.
• Netanyahu advocates for limiting security measures to prevent them from impinging on human rights and emphasizes the importance of Israel's own security control over internal security against terrorism.
• He rejects the idea of arming Palestinian terrorists with diplomas, saying it will not produce security and Israel must be responsible and prudent in its actions.

Statistics:

• 30: The number of Palestinians killed in a mosque.
• 2: The number of Jewish extremist groups mentioned (Kach Party and Kahane Chai) that were outlawed by the Israeli government.
• Thousands: The estimated number of armed Palestinian terrorists that Netanyahu refers to.

Sources:

• "ALL THINGS CONSIDERED" theme music and news broadcast.
• Interview with Benjamin Netanyahu, leader of the Israeli opposition Likud Party.