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"Mr President, the recent Palestinian suicide attacks, Israel’s tough reaction to them and, to some extent, the statements by Prime Minister Sharon about Mr Arafat, have once again brought the Israeli-Palestinian conflict to a head. This spiral of violence must now be broken as a matter of urgency. The international community must urge both parties to reach a permanent settlement and cease the terror. One glimmer of hope is at any rate the consultation between Prime Minister Sharon and some Palestinian official representatives that was held last weekend.
As far as the European Union is concerned, a tougher stance would be welcome. We must strengthen our position in the peace talks, given the exceptional interests – and first and foremost the humanitarian interests – that are at stake. European leaders can no longer afford to look on from the sidelines, at the risk of a much greater and more extensive conflict emerging in the Middle East. The peace process will be a lengthy and tiresome process, but I remain convinced that with the necessary trust, the indispensable political will and the necessary perseverance, we can attain our common goal, namely a peaceful and prosperous Middle East."@en1
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