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Netanyahu calls for Palestinian talks Netanyahu seeks 'demilitarised Palestine'
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called for immediate talks with the Palestinians, in a speech outlining his plans for peace. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced he will back a Palestinian state - but only if it is completely demilitarised.
He said a Palestinian state must accept the existence of Israel and must have no army, no control of its air space and no way of smuggling in weapons.
Mr Netanyahu's speech comes a month after US President Barack Obama urged him to accept a two-state solution.
The Israeli leader offered to talk to the Palestinians immediately.
He said he was willing to talk with no preconditions, adding: "We want to live with you in peace as good neighbours."He said he was willing to talk with no preconditions, adding: "We want to live with you in peace as good neighbours."
Mr Netanyahu said he was willing to go to Damascus, Riyadh and Beirut in pursuit of a Middle East peace deal. Mr Netanyahu also said he was willing to go to Damascus, Riyadh and Beirut in pursuit of a Middle East peace deal.
He said he shared US President Barack Obama's desire for a new era of reconciliation in the region.