Avraham Katz, a Knesset-member of Likud’s Liberal Party wing, has called on Premier Menachem Begin to include leaders of the opposition Labor Party in the decision-making aspects of the peace process. Katz, regarded as a “dove” by Likud standards, made his proposal in an open letter to Begin and a similar one to Labor Alignment chairman Shimon Pares, suggesting that he participate.
There was no reaction yet from Begin to Katz’s idea and political observers are waiting to see what repercussions this move may have in the Likud-led coalition. Same pundits claim there is a good deal more dove-ish sentiment among the Liberals, and even among the National Religious Party coalition partners, than coalition leaders care to admit.
Katz said he offered his ideas because Israel faces tough times ahead in its relations with the U.S. which calls for maximum solidarity on the home front. He also contended that a consensus exists between the government and Labor on key foreign policy issues. (David Landau)
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