Posted on 12/13/2010 4:00:12 PM PST by bruinbirdman
Europe's foreign ministers have threatened to recognise an independent Palestinian state to punish Israeli refusal to halt "illegal" Jewish settlements.
A text, seen by The Daily Telegraph, warned of EU "readiness, when appropriate, to recognize a Palestinian state" increasing the international pressure on Israel following the effective collapse of direct Middle East peace talks last week.
Mahmoud Abbas, the Palestinian president, on Monday called "on the EU to take a step towards recognition of the state of Palestine based on the 1967 borders".
"We hope that the EU will take this step to maintain the requirements for the success of the peace process, which was thwarted by Israel," said Saeb Erakat, the chief Palestinian negotiator.
There has been a week of intense EU diplomacy after an initiative by the so-called "quint" of Britain, France, Germany, Italy and the US, to push Israel into negotiations.
"There is growing frustration with Israel after its refusal to commit to a new settlements freeze and patience is running out," said a European diplomat.
During talks over the weekend EU countries, including the Netherlands, Czech Republic, Hungary, Bulgaria, Romania, Sweden, Ireland, Greece, Luxembourg and Finland urged a tougher EU stance.
Some countries argued that unless Israel reinstated a ban on new Jewish settlements in Palestinian territories by next spring then the EU should recognise an independent state of Palestine with a seat at the United Nations.
The hardening EU line has heightened Israeli fears that the Palestinian leadership is inexorably gaining support for its efforts to take charge of its own destiny after over 40 years of occupation in the West Bank.
Earlier this month, Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay defied US displeasure and frantic Israeli lobbying by formally recognising a Palestinian state on territory captured by Israel during the Six Day War of 1967.
In
(Excerpt) Read more at telegraph.co.uk ...
Then Israel should “recognize” every wannabe independent nation group anywhere, in any Euro nation.
Scotland?
Basque?
Corsica?
Northern Italy?
Who wants to be a nation today?
Tweaking a nation that has people who can kill you in your sleep is not a good idea.
Lol....Then Europe will open up a whole nother can of worms for themselves. Car bombs will become the new norm in Europe.
There are no such people as Palestinians. They’re Arabs from Jordan and surrounding areas.
Which will extend from Naples in the south to Oslo in the north and Budapest in the east to London in the west.
“Who wants to be a nation today?”
Not the Palestinians, a state anyhow. It’s one reason why they do not declare independence, they will no longer be “stateless”, meaning no more refugee benefits. Almost 50% of them are on the dole, though a lot of those are dummy humans.
Obama blew it by being one-sided against the Israelis, he should have seemed like he was asking for something from both sides. Thought he would be a Chicago tough guy, but every nation in the world it seems has said “no” to him.
Germany might be even more entertaining ~ then there's Poland. They've gotta' get this straight ~ Stalin may have moved their country Westward and there may be treaties guaranteeing their integrity, but I think we could handle dealing with up to 5 different Polish states ~ kind of like differentiating between Chicago and Milwaukee, but it could be done.
Personally, I have this problem with King Arthur's deal where he gave away the family farm to the Saxons ~ definitely a problem!
They should make a couple new Arabic/Persian other inside Europe as well.
Just for fun.
Excellent idea.
Come Lord!!!
Its time for Isael to tell all to go suck it, rot in their
disdain for God, and start rebuilding the temple,,
Don’t worry have faith , all will be as he wills..and speaks into being, I trust His wisdom, His way, His Love and His reason..Come Lord Jesus...
I’ve never understood why the UN wants to reward the Arabs for getting their asses kicked. Multiple times.
Oh goody, World War III, just in time for 2012
“There are no such people as Palestinians. They’re Arabs from Jordan and surrounding areas.”
afredd. and once they are recognized as a state, ant attack on israel is an act of war and the un is required to support the attacked state or aqt least remain neutral. so-called palis are the most worthless creatures on the planet.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.