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"en.20131022.43.2-619-000"2
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"Madam President, I wish to focus my remarks on the European Neighbourhood Policy in relation to the Middle East peace process.
I welcome very much the resumption of talks between the Israelis and the Palestinians and sincerely hope that they will succeed. The EU has a central role to play here.
I agree with the resolution’s observation that Israel’s continued policy of expanding the settlements – which are illegal under international law – continues to completely undermine the two-state solution and will render impossible the creation of a viable contiguous Palestinian state. That is why the EU guidelines on the eligibility for EU grants, which specifically exclude Israeli entities in Palestinian territories, must be implemented in full. The EU should not give in to pressure to dilute these guidelines.
In relation to the Palestinian prisoners, Parliament has already voted on a resolution calling for a fact-finding mission to Israel to determine the condition of Palestinian detainees, and I hope this will take place before the end of the year. I welcome the fact that the report also highlights the rights of minorities within Israel, especially the Arab-Israeli and Bedouin communities, and I hope the Israeli authorities take note of the contents of this report and work towards addressing these concerns."@en1
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