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"Madam President, ladies and gentlemen, we support the Quartet’s peace initiative and I would like to congratulate and thank Baroness Ashton sincerely for her efforts and successes in this regard.
We must prevail on both sides to return to the negotiating table, by force if necessary, and to produce successful results within the given timeframe. The treaties must be in place by the end of 2012 – there, like Mr Pöttering, I am in complete agreement with state policy in Germany, no ifs or buts. This is something that needs to be said.
However, that is not to say that I necessarily approve of this Israeli Government or that I agree with Netanyahu and Lieberman. On the contrary, I would say that this government is a disaster for the people of Israel. It is destroying people’s livelihoods and economic wellbeing. At the same time, it also poses a threat to peace in the Middle East. That is also something that needs to be stated clearly.
What is so objectionable about Mahmoud Abbas democratically tabling a motion before the United Nations? Palestine has already been recognised by 125 countries. It is probable that 140 countries within the United Nations will vote for special status for Palestine similar to that afforded the Vatican. This is not undemocratic, it is the law, and it is incumbent upon us to continue to work in this direction. Israel’s present government does not meet the necessary conditions."@en1
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