Guest Thinkers — October 29, 2010

Middle East Accountability

“If Israel refuses to implement a settlement freeze in keeping with international law.. the answer is to hold Israel accountable to what a just and lasting peace demands.”

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Chief Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erakat writes: “What the Middle East peace process desperately needs is credibility. Only negotiations that are based on internationally recognized terms of reference, and that hold both parties accountable to international law and their respective obligations under existing agreements, have any chance of delivering a just and lasting peace. If Israel refuses to implement a settlement freeze in keeping with international law, the answer is not to force Palestinians to make further compromises to accommodate Israeli violations. The answer is to hold Israel accountable to what a just and lasting peace demands.”

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