Two-state solution

New EU Special Representative for the Middle East Peace Process appointed

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Saturday, May 1, 2021

Today the Council appointed Mr Sven Koopmans as the EU's Special Representative (EUSR) for the Middle East Peace Process from 1 May 2021 to 28 February 2023.

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  • Today the Council appointed Mr Sven Koopmans as the EU's Special Representative (EUSR) for the Middle East Peace Process from 1 May 2021 to 28 February 2023.
  • Mr Koopmans is a peace negotiation specialist, senior diplomat, national politician, and international lawyer.
  • The mandate of the EUSR for the Middle East Peace Process is to provide an active contribution to the final settlement of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict based on a two-state solution, in line with the UNSCR 2334 (2016).
  • The EUSR will also support the work of the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell, on this issue and maintain an overview of all EU regional activities linked to the Middle East Peace Process.

Bahrain/Israel: Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the establishment of diplomatic relations

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Sunday, September 13, 2020

The EU welcomes the announced establishment of diplomatic relations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and Israel.

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  • The EU welcomes the announced establishment of diplomatic relations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and Israel.
  • This follows a similar decision taken by Israel and the United Arab Emirates last month.
  • The EU recalls its Declaration of 15 August 2020 and its longstanding position that a comprehensive settlement of the Arab-Israeli conflict requires a regional inclusive approach and engagement with both parties.
  • In this regard, the EU remains firm in its commitment to a negotiated and viable two-state solution built upon the internationally agreed parameters.

Bahrain/Israel: Declaration by the High Representative on behalf

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Sunday, September 13, 2020

The EU welcomes the announced establishment of diplomatic relations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and Israel.

Key Points: 
  • The EU welcomes the announced establishment of diplomatic relations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and Israel.
  • This follows a similar decision taken by Israel and the United Arab Emirates last month.
  • The EU recalls its Declaration of 15 August 2020 and its longstanding position that a comprehensive settlement of the Arab-Israeli conflict requires a regional inclusive approach and engagement with both parties.
  • In this regard, the EU remains firm in its commitment to a negotiated and viable two-state solution built upon the internationally agreed parameters.

Muslim Democratic Caucus of Texas: The Annexation of Palestinian Territory is not acceptable; Israeli Human Rights violations must end in Palestine

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Tuesday, June 30, 2020

The annexation plan of Palestinian land by the Israeli government is the most offensive and greatest level of escalation which poses a catastrophic threat to the Middle East peace.

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  • The annexation plan of Palestinian land by the Israeli government is the most offensive and greatest level of escalation which poses a catastrophic threat to the Middle East peace.
  • This new offensive against Palestinian people is ending the possibilities for a long sought two state solution and any peace in the Middle East.
  • It effectively constitutes an aggression on the Palestinian People's inalienable rights, perpetuates violence, highlights racism, injustice and blatantly undermines basic Palestinian human rights.
  • Without the possibility of a two-state solution, Israel will either become a full-fledged apartheid state or a dangerously unstable binational state.

National Palestinian American Association Responds to Trump Administration's Latest Efforts to Impose Added Strains on Palestinians

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Thursday, September 13, 2018

As the largest Palestinian American organization in diaspora, we condemn this latest action as well as the U.S. decision to cut funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) that provides needed aid and healthcare to Palestinian refugees.

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  • As the largest Palestinian American organization in diaspora, we condemn this latest action as well as the U.S. decision to cut funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) that provides needed aid and healthcare to Palestinian refugees.
  • For more than 25 years, the U.S. served as a willing mediator in helping to establish a two-state solution to the Arab-Israeli conflict.
  • Today, the U.S. turns a blind eye to the reality of apartheid policies inflicted upon the Palestinian people throughout the West Bank and Gaza by Israelis.
  • Misguided by anti-peace, special interest groups and a powerful Israeli lobby, these callous actions mark the end of U.S. involvement in brokering a just and peaceful resolution in the region, as well as the U.S. status as a world leader of humanitarian efforts.