The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #91224   Message #1736152
Posted By: beardedbruce
09-May-06 - 10:16 AM
Thread Name: BS: Again?
Subject: RE: BS: Again?
http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2003/20062.htm


Seems reasonable, but the devil is in the details. I have not checked all the UNSCRs to see what they state, nor do I understand how the borders will be negotiated, and then later go to the Pre-1967 line- Which is most likely NOT acceptable. SOME negotiation from the 1967 line is needed.


"In Phase I, the Palestinians immediately undertake an unconditional cessation of violence according to the steps outlined below; such action should be accompanied by supportive measures undertaken by Israel. Palestinians and Israelis resume security cooperation based on the Tenet work plan to end violence, terrorism, and incitement through restructured and effective Palestinian security services"
...
At the outset of Phase I:

Palestinian leadership issues unequivocal statement reiterating Israel's right to exist in peace and security and calling for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire to end armed activity and all acts of violence against Israelis anywhere. All official Palestinian institutions end incitement against Israel.

Israeli leadership issues unequivocal statement affirming its commitment to the two-state vision of an independent, viable, sovereign Palestinian state living in peace and security alongside Israel, as expressed by President Bush, and calling for an immediate end to violence against Palestinians everywhere. All official Israeli institutions end incitement against Palestinians.


Which the present Palestinian government has ruled out.