"For the border issues we had agreed that we are going to continue our talks and we are hopeful to reach an agreement for the peace and security of the two countries, for the peace of the two regions and for the international community, " the spokesman said late Wednesday.

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So -- but broadly speaking, do we want Palestinians and Israelis to engage in negotiations and to reach a lasting peace deal that ensures Palestinian sovereignty and Israeli security?

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"We have lost the battle, but we will win the war, " he said, referring to Barak's quest to reach a peace agreement with the Palestinians.

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"We want to achieve peace with the Palestinians and with the countries of the Arab world, while attempting to reach maximum understanding with the United States and our friends around the world, " Netanyahu said on June 7 in announcing the speech.

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