Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu spoke optimistically at Sunday's cabinet meeting on the possibility of a deal between Israel and the Palestinian Authority. Speaking to ministers, Netanyahu said the Arab world was ready for an agreement with Israel. “They realize what the alternatives are, and they realize we must come to an agreement. I had the opportunity to speak privately to Abbas, and I believe we will be able to have a direct and reliable relationship. I suggested meeting once every two weeks. What we need now is not a plethora of committees, but a willingness by leaders to make decisions,” Netanyahu said.