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Two-state solution called for in Middle East
WASHINGTON - Some three dozen leading US evangelical Christian leaders have praised President George W. Bush’s efforts to achieve Mideast peace, embracing a two-state solution between the Palestinians and the Israelis.

In a July 27 letter to Bush, 34 prominent evangelical figures -- including heads of Christian universities, magazines and organizations -- wrote the president that “we affirm your clear call for a two-state solution,” and called on him “to proceed confidently and forthrightly in negotiations with both sides in the region.”
So a whole bunch of earnest people who have absolutely no say in the matter think that the Paleos and the Israelis should have a two-state solution. Thanks for your time, Pastor. Next.
“We urge that your administration not grow weary in the time it has left in office to utilize the vast influence of America to demonstrate creative, consistent and determined US leadership to create a new future for Israelis and Palestinians,” they wrote expressing support for international diplomatic efforts by the quartet group -- the United States, United Nations, European Union and Russia -- to bring about reconciliation in the region.

“The only way to bring the tragic cycle of violence to an end is for Israelis and Palestinians to negotiate a just, lasting agreement that guarantees both sides viable, independent, secure states,” the Christian officials wrote. “We renew our prayers and support for your leadership to help bring peace to Jerusalem, and justice and peace for all the people in the Holy Land.”

In their letter to the president they wrote that they also hoped ”to correct a serious misperception ... that all American evangelicals are opposed to a two-state solution and creation of a new Palestinian state that includes the vast majority of the West Bank. Nothing could be further from the truth.” They continued: “We, who sign this letter, represent large numbers of evangelicals throughout the US who support justice for both Israelis and Palestinians.”

“Historical honesty compels us to recognize that both Israelis and Palestinians have legitimate rights stretching back for millennia to the lands of Israel/Palestine,” the religious leaders wrote.
Posted by: Steve White 2007-07-30
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