Friday, May 22, 2009

"In France's eyes, Jerusalem should, within the framework of a negotiated peace deal, become the capital of two states,"

Haaretz, here
"...France accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday of prejudicing the outcome of the Middle East peace process by declaring that Jerusalem would forever be Israel's undivided capital......Desagneaux also said the "Middle East road map" to peace calls on both parties to negotiate an agreement on Jerusalem. 
"In France's eyes, Jerusalem should, within the framework of a negotiated peace deal, become the capital of two states," he said, adding that French President Nicolas Sarkozy had told Israeli lawmakers this in a speech last year.
"Actions such as the destruction of Palestinian homes or the transformation of Arab districts risk provoking an escalation in violence. They are unacceptable and contrary to international law," Desagneaux said. 

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