Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert vowed on Monday to push on
with talks with Palestinians under the leadership of President
Mahmoud Abbas.
Olmert voiced the determination in a speech at the opening of
the winter session of parliament.
"I am determined to give a push and a chance to a substantial
peace process" together with Palestinian National Authority
Chiarman Abu Mazen (Abbas), Olmert told the lawmakers.
The time is over for making excuses not to talk to the
Palestinians while the current Palestinian leadership under Abbas
is serious about reaching a deal, said Olmert, whose speech
frequently interrupted by catcalls from opposition lawmakers.
(Xinhua News Agency October 9, 2007)
