MFA reaction to the European FMs statement 20 June 2016
Israeli Missions Around The World MFA Press Room 2016 MFA reaction to the European FMs statement 20 June 2016
  • 2016

Foreign Ministry reaction to the European Foreign Ministers’ statement

  • 6/20/2016
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    This is a regrettable step backwards in the pursuit of peace to which Israel remains fully committed.
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    ​(Communicated by the Foreign Ministry Spokesman)
     
    Peace with the Palestinians will only be achieved through direct, bilateral negotiations with no preconditions.

    International conferences like the one welcomed by the European Council today (20 June) drive peace further away by allowing the Palestinians to continue avoiding both direct negotiations and compromise.

    This is a regrettable step backwards in the pursuit of peace to which Israel remains fully committed.