Palestinian state gets nod at Paris event
The final statement reaffirms Israel’s 1967 borders would be the basis for any agreement and offered both sides incentives
Paris — The creation of a Palestinian state remains the only acceptable solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, according to the resolution of an international meeting in Paris convened to signal frustration at the stalemate in peacemaking. The final statement reaffirmed that Israel’s 1967 borders would be the basis for any agreement, offered incentives to both sides and told them to avoid steps that run counter that solution. It welcomed the recent UN Security Council resolution condemning Israeli settlements, but did not call for any follow-up action at the UN. "We have the basis to continue working with the parties, and with the new US administration which we hope to show that the world is united in seeking peace," French Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault said. About 75 nations and international organisations gathered to revive Israeli-Palestinian peacemaking and seek an end to Israel’s half-century occupation of East Jerusalem and the West Bank, where the Palestinians hop...
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