Netanyahu promises to look for “full peace” with Muslim world

Israel's incoming Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said today he would seek “full peace” with the entire Arab and Muslim world.

Mr Netanyahu made the comments in a speech to parliament before being sworn into office.

He said that radical Islam and the Iranian regime in Tehran are major threats to regional security.

But he praised Islam as a rich religion and said he sought a broad peace with the Muslim world.

Mr Netanyahu led his Likud Party to a strong showing in recent elections with a campaign that was highly critical of past peace talks. His speech appeared to be aimed at easing international concerns that he will end peace efforts.