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Verbatim report of proceedings
Wednesday, 9 September 2015 - Strasbourg Revised edition

The EU's role in the Middle East peace process (debate)
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  Afzal Khan (S&D). Madam President, the Middle East peace process began with the signing of the Oslo Agreement over 21 years ago. Since then many have lost faith that peace between Palestinians and Israelis is possible. Aggressive expansion of Jewish settlements in occupied Palestinian territory has radically altered the geographical map. Experts warn that territory for a viable peace based on a two-state solution is vanishing before our eyes. Once upon a time, Europe was riven with war; it took two World Wars and the loss of millions of lives before we understood the futility of war and began our own peace process. The suffering of Palestinians does not need to continue. We do not need another generation of young Palestinians with lifelong hatred in their hearts. We are running out of time, but not out of options. Let us use all our tools, diplomatic and economic, to create incentives so that this time peace has a real chance. It is for everyone’s good, including our own. Mrs Mogherini, good luck. You have our full support and endorsement.

 
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