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". Mr President, we are in a tricky situation. Everyone saw it coming, and still we have no answer to it. By ‘answer’ I mean direct negotiations. The Palestinians have a right to their own state, and international organisations, not only the World Bank, have confirmed that the efforts they have made were successful. As regards the question of membership there is no simple ‘no’ – absolutely not – nor is there a simple ‘yes’. I now come to the current situation. At the UN General Assembly a resolution will probably be adopted supporting a raising of the status, similar to that with regard to the Vatican. I very much hope that all the European States at least can vote ‘yes’ to this. Of course, it depends very much on the text and on the substance of this text. The EU is called on here to use its power. However, it is clear that that will only work if the 27 Member States speak with one voice. I cannot quite understand what you mean when you say that we are waiting to see what sort of text we get. It is up to us what sort of text is produced. That is our task, the task of the 27 – that is our strength. The Americans will not be able to do it. They have stepped back. We Europeans are called on to word the text in such a way that all 27 can agree on it and so that we will have a large majority in favour of it in the United Nations. In order for this text to be acceptable to many, it should, in my opinion, contain four points. Firstly: a clear statement on supporting Israel alongside a Palestinian state, its legitimacy and permanence. Secondly, parameters that address certain Israeli concerns about previous resolutions, such as 181. Thirdly, a separate clarification and reiteration by Europe of its commitment to Israel’s security. Lastly, I think there should be a possible timetable for membership which should be outlined in such a resolution."@en1
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