What is the British government’s point of view toward the Palestinian Arabs in this declaration? It supports the creation of an
Arab homeland in Palestine. It states that any Jewish state will be expected to uphold Palestinian rights and liberties. It favors the “right of return” of Palestinian Arabs. It opposes increased immigration of Palestinian Arabs to Great Britain.
Israel has always been willing to compromise and all Israeli governments have been willing to make major sacrifices for the sake of peace. However, peacemaking requires concessions as well as confidence-building measures on both sides. Just as Israel is willing to address the rights and interests of the Palestinians, Israel has legitimate rights and interests that need to be addressed. Peace can only be achieved through negotiations to bridge gaps and resolve all outstanding issues.
Israel believes that it can make peace with a moderate Palestinian leadership that rejects terrorism. When in the past, Israel met Arab leaders, like President Sadat of Egypt and King Hussein of Jordan, who spoke the language of peace and were willing to take concrete steps for coexistence, Israel reached agreements with them and peace was achieved. Israel is willing to stand in peace with all the moderate states of the region.
