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"en.20030618.6.3-050"2
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"Mr President, Mr Solana, Mr Patten, ladies and gentlemen, a few weeks ago, I was in Israel for the first time with this Parliament's official delegation to discuss Europe-Israel relations. It was three years ago that a delegation had been there. Our visit to, for example, the Knesset was very informative, and the hope was expressed of maintaining better relations in future. Needless to say, the Roadmap was the topic of conversation. During our visit, there were also terrorist attacks in Jerusalem which we condemned unequivocally, but the Roadmap remained, and Prime Minister Sharon eventually expressed his support for this plan. Despite this, he continues to make matters worse by the army's campaign of slaughter in the occupied territories. Something basic is missing from the step-by-step plan. It is a process that requires external guidance, because mutual distrust is too entrenched. The proposal to set up an international peace force is therefore a much-needed addition to the step-by-step plan. The colour of the helmets is of lesser importance. The Union has a role to play here, for we have an historic responsibility in this region that is so close to the Union. The Union must claim a more prominent role in the Quartet, and I hope that this will happen under the Italian Presidency. Cooperation with the United States will be important for the further development of transatlantic relations. If the Union takes a united stand, we can play a key role. For historic and humanitarian reasons, we owe it to ourselves to bring peace to that region."@en1
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