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Israel-Palestine
Israel to keep large West Bank outpost
2005-09-02
Israel will hold onto the largest West Bank settlement forever and will build homes to connect it to Jerusalem "at the appropriate time," Vice Premier Ehud Olmert said. Israel's current pullout from the Gaza Strip - which is slated to be completed by mid-September - has raised hopes among Palestinians that further land concessions will follow. Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has said Israel will evacuate some West Bank settlements in a final peace deal, but has insisted that the largest settlement blocs will remain in Israeli hands. The United States has repeatedly stated its opposition to settlement construction, which violates an international peace plan known as the "road map." The plan outlines the establishment of a Palestinian state.
Posted by:Fred

#3  The United States has repeatedly stated its opposition to settlement construction, which violates an international peace plan known as the "road map."

Sorry Abdul, but the "road map" is only a plan, not a contract. It can't be "violated".
Posted by: Bomb-a-rama   2005-09-02 00:32  

#2  The next step should be operating all the crossings of the Jordan in permanent partnership with Jordan.

Then cut a deal with Jordan that it's King to be the permanent and final authority in all things having to do with the Dome of the Rock.
Posted by: Sock Puppet O´ Doom   2005-09-02 00:24  

#1  They'll be kept busy watching over the al-Qaeda infested gaza strip.
Posted by: Jan   2005-09-02 00:24  

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