(Prime Minister's Office) Prime Minister Sharon said Thursday: What will be the test of the Palestinian leadership? We must not relinquish the demand for the collection of weapons and dismantling of terror organizations. But, of course, this is a much more complicated process. At the same time, the true intentions of the new leadership will be revealed and examined in light of their action or inaction with regard to two primary tasks which can be easily and immediately carried out: Cessation of the virulent propaganda and ongoing incitement in the Palestinian television and media. Change and transformation in the Palestinian education system, cessation of the incitement and demonizing of Israel, Israelis and Jews; replacement of inciting textbooks and a ban on all lessons, plays, and children's summer camps which incite against Israel. The venomous propaganda in the Palestinian media and education system is the root and foundation of the expansion of the suicide terrorism phenomenon. The Palestinian education and propaganda are more dangerous to Israel than Palestinian weapons. These two important tasks will be the test which will show the intentions of the Palestinian leadership. I do not intend to waste time, and it is my intention to explore every avenue - once the new Palestinian leadership is ready to begin contact - to start advancing our relations with the Palestinians.
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