U.K.: Israel's future depends on Palestinian statehood

[azurnoir]

British Foreign Secretary David Miliband on Wednesday praised Israel's achievements over the 60 years of its existence, but said the "small country's" future depends above all on "the creation of a new and viable Palestinian state, alongside a secure Israel."

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Miliband also gave an overview on his foreign policy outlook, saying "we must focus on preventing conflict and intervening before problems escalate," adding that in his view, some of the main risks that cause such conflicts are economic inequalities, ethnic tensions and competition for scarce natural resources. "We need to help countries become more resilient to those risks," he said.

Some very good points in that last part

http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/971830.html

[azurnoir]

1. The problem with this is that

here are those in the Israeli government that believe a "viable" Palestinian state and a secure Israel are mutually exclusive.

[pelsar]

2. didnt you forget the second part of that sentence.. n/t

[azurnoir]

3. Sorry but which sentence? n/t

[LeftishBrit]

4. I would guess...

that the 'second part' is that there are also Palestinian leaders who are not committed to a two-state solution that recognizes the existence and security of Israel.

I agree with David Miliband (did I just say that? THUD! I often don't!) And there needs to be a serious push for peace on both sides.

[breakaleg]

5. The one where he puts words in your mouth, of course. nt