Uncategorized. Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak (Labor Party) a. accepted the principle of "full withdrawal for full peace" b. rejected the notion of a total Israeli withdrawal from the Golan C. rejected the notion of diplomatic relations with Syria d. Yasir Arafat's longtime deputy, Mahmoud Abbas, accepts new post of Palestinian prime minister; move marks most significant cut in Arafat's powers since he became leader of Palestinian Authority in . JERUSALEM (CNN) -- The Israeli Cabinet voted Sunday to accept the U.S.-supported "road map" to a Mideast peace agreement -- clearing the way for a series of steps that would lead to the creation of a Palestinian state within three years.