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Submitted by Anthony (not verified) on November 14, 2012 - 6:23pm.
Dear Andrew,
Thank you for the article.
I would agree that the Palestinians deserve a viable state. The continued growth of illegal settlements including the monstrous 'separation wall' - three times the size of the Berlin Wall - and condemned by the International Court in the Hague, needs to be addressed. The recognition of Palestine (following her successful UNESCO application last year) will mean that Palestine will be able to negotiate, if not on equal terms, at least on a more level playing field and have access to the other important UN bodies.
It makes no sense that Israel is not willing to recognise Palestine on the basis of the 1967 lines, since it will define the borders of the two-state solution. Curiously, Israel has stated she is committed to the Road Map but obviously to not all of its obligations (including an end to natural growth settlements).
Israel's refusal to comply with scores of UN Resolutions including binding UN Security Council ones (one is listed below), pertaining to Jerusalem and illegal settlements, means Palestine has no other choice but to approach the international community.
Thank you.
Best wishes
Anthony.
UN Security Council Resolution 478 (1980) of 20 August 1980 - BINDING
The Security Council, recalling its resolution 476 (1980); reaffirming again that the acquisition of territory by force is inadmissible; deeply concerned over the enactment of a "basic law" in the Israeli Knesset proclaiming a change in the character and status of the Holy City of Jerusalem, with its implications for peace and security; noting that Israel has not complied with resolution 476 (1980); reaffirming its determination to examine practical ways and means, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter of the United Nations, to secure the full implementation of its resolution 476 (1980), in the event of non-compliance by Israel ; Censures in the strongest terms the enactment by Israel of the "basic law" on Jerusalem and the refusal to comply with relevant Security Council resolutions;
http://unispal.un.org/UNISPAL.NSF/0/DDE590C6FF232007852560DF0065FDDB
