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"en.20020205.8.2-145"2
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"Thank you, Mr President. After months of heartrending and meaningless violence in the Middle East, we must now nurse and foster each and every glimmer of hope. President Arafat has indicated that he is prepared to negotiate with any Israeli party and to help search for a creative solution for the return of the refugees. These are two courageous steps forward which deserve our support and should be immediately responded to by an equally generous offer by Prime Minister Sharon. In addition, we have noticed that, in Israel, a shift has emerged in public opinion with regard to one of the key issues of the conflict, namely the illegal occupation of the Palestinian regions. There are now 110 reservists of the Israeli army who have signed a petition in which they refuse to take part in the occupation any longer. These brave soldiers deserve the open and emphatic support of the European Union because they are choosing international law and human rights, rather than choosing to obey their orders and to follow the path of least resistance. They are, in fact, choosing the road of peace, away from occupation, away from terror and state terror, and towards the negotiating table and, hopefully, peace eventually. I would be interested to hear from Messrs Solana and Patten whether they are prepared to express this support."@en1
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