US MediationIsrael and Palestine
The US would like to believe it is fair and balanced and a fair broker for the conflict. Most of the rest of the world, and especially the Arab street, see things otherwise. Why? What do do we say and do to promote that view? Do we even recognise that we do it?
Sunday, January 04, 2004
US calls for halt to Golan settlement
Israel News : Jerusalem Post Internet Edition: "Jan. 2, 2004 | US calls for halt to Golan settlement | By JANINE ZACHARIA AND HERB KEINON
The Bush administration on Thursday called for freezing Israeli settlement expansion, in response to comments by Israeli officials suggesting a plan to double the number of settlers in the Golan Heights over the next three years.
"We have seen press reports. We refer you to the government of Israel for clarification. As the president has stated clearly and consistently, "Israel should freeze settlement construction, dismantle unauthorized outposts, end the daily humiliation of the Palestinian people, and not prejudice final negotiations with placement of walls and fences," said Lou Fintor, a spokesman at the State Department. ...
Israel News : Jerusalem Post Internet Edition: "Jan. 2, 2004 | US calls for halt to Golan settlement | By JANINE ZACHARIA AND HERB KEINON
The Bush administration on Thursday called for freezing Israeli settlement expansion, in response to comments by Israeli officials suggesting a plan to double the number of settlers in the Golan Heights over the next three years.
"We have seen press reports. We refer you to the government of Israel for clarification. As the president has stated clearly and consistently, "Israel should freeze settlement construction, dismantle unauthorized outposts, end the daily humiliation of the Palestinian people, and not prejudice final negotiations with placement of walls and fences," said Lou Fintor, a spokesman at the State Department. ...
