Israel demands US promises secured before Cabinet vote

IMEMC- In an interview with Israeli Army Radio today Israeli Deputy Prime Minister Dan Meridor said US promises were needed in writing before the Cabinet votes on a 3 month settlement freeze.

...Meridor stated that there were four major promises that he expected the US to fulfill in exchange for the freeze extension. Firstly, that the three month freeze would not be followed by any additional US requests for further moratoriums in the future. Secondly, that the US would use its position as a permanent member of the UN Security Council to block Palestinian attempts to unilaterally declare a Palestinian state in the international body. Third, a military package provided to Israel by the US that would allow Israel to maintain a military advantage over its neighbors. And lastly, an assurance that the issue of borders would not be discussed independently of other core issues such as security and the right of return. Read more