Israeli PM turns to Arab TV in call for peace

Israel's prime minister turned to the Arabic media Thursday in an attempt to lure the Palestinians back to peace talks. Benjamin Netanyahu's interview with Al-Arabiya TV, set to be broadcast Thursday night, reflects Israeli jitters ahead of a Palestinian plan to seek U.N. recognition of independence this fall. Netanyahu's office said it also reflects the significance he attributes to Arab public opinion and the sincerity of his peace overtures. The interview marks the first time Netanyahu has sat down with an Arabic media outlet since he took office two years ago, though he has fielded questions from Arabs before on YouTube. In the interview, Netanyahu says he is willing to negotiate anywhere and with anyone who accepts Israel's right to exist.

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