Hours before inauguration, Peres' closest advisor says Peres will actively
promote his "peace" agenda
Dr. Aaron Lerner Date: 15 July 2007

Speaking in a live interview broadcast after the 7:00 AM bulletin on Israel
Radio's "This Morning" news magazine, Yoram Dori, the man closest to Shimon
Peres, who will serve as his top strategic adviser, said that the position
of president is a powerful position rather than one void of authority and
that Peres would use the presidency to "do what is good for Israel" and
"bring peace" with the Arabs.

Dori said Peres would be active when program anchor Arieh Golan asked him if
Peres would restrain himself from getting involved in promoting his own
agenda in Israel-Arab affairs given that the position of president is a
ceremonial role devoid of authority.

Golan then asked how Shimon Peres could take the role Dori described and
remain "the president of all Israelis - both left and right."

Dori argued that Peres would be "the president of all Israelis" by virtue of
the unprecedented size of the Knesset vote in his favor and poll results
showing that most Israelis support his being president.

Dr. Aaron Lerner, Director IMRA (Independent Media Review & Analysis)
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