Netanyahu seeks alternative diplomatic plan
After he returns from Japan on Thursday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wants to explore with government and security officials alternative diplomatic options in the wake of the breakdown in negotiations with the Palestinians. This, according to a senior figure in Jerusalem who asked to remain anonymous.
Netanyahu said at a cabinet meeting two weeks ago that he wanted ideas from ministers on what steps Israel might take in the new situation created by the end of negotiations and by the recent reconciliation between Fatah and Hamas.
During his visit in Japan Netanyahu told the newspaper Mainichi Shimbun that he was troubled by the standstill in the talks with the Palestinians and its repercussions on Israel.