Netanyahu to Abbas: 'Recognize the Jewish state'

WASHINGTON (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday that reassuring words from Iranian officials about not wanting nuclear weapons do not square with Tehran’s actions — and that the international community needs to exert more pressure to deny Iran the capability of making nuclear arms.

In a speech at the American Israel Public Affairs Committee’s annual policy conference, Netanyahu also had a message for Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas: “Recognize the Jewish state. No excuses, no delays, it’s time.”