Berlin and Brasilia criticise Tel Aviv’s rejection of the creation of a Palestinian state
AFP and Sputnik
The newspaper La Jornada
Saturday, July 20, 2024, p. 21
Washington. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said yesterday that the long-sought ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is in sightand stated that the negotiators are moving towards the finish line.
I think we are a few meters away and moving towards the finish line to obtain a ceasefire agreement, which would bring the hostages home and put us on a better path to try to build lasting peace and stabilityBlinken said at a forum in Colorado.
There are still issues to be resolved, to be negotiated. This is exactly what we are doing.he added, recalling, however, that Israel and Hamas accepted the framework agreement presented several weeks ago by President Joe Biden.
The issue now is to complete negotiations on a number of critical points that Hamas has not yet endorsed.he claimed.
Blinken stressed that once crossed the finish line whose purpose is the cessation of hostilities, will urge a clear plan for the post-war period, in order to avoid falling back into the chaos.
Germany has expressed concern over the Israeli parliament’s refusal to allow the creation of a Palestinian state, German Foreign Ministry spokesman Sebastian Fischer said yesterday.
We are deeply concerned that the Knesset voted overwhelmingly against the establishment of a Palestinian state. The resolution contradicts many UN Security Council resolutions.Fischer said at a press conference.
The day before yesterday, the Knesset approved, with 68 votes in favor out of 120 legislative seats, a document against the creation of a Palestinian state.
A nation that isolates itself
Fischer added that By acting in this way, Israel is distancing itself from the overwhelming majority of the international community and isolating itself..
Brazil also expressed its great consternation by the aforementioned resolution of the Israeli Parliament and noted that it is Contrary to all the efforts of the vast majority of the international community to guarantee the right of the Palestinian people to self-determination.
The European Commission announced that it will provide the Palestinian National Authority with 400 million euros in emergency financial aid over the next two months, amid concerns that it could collapse.
Together we are laying the foundations for economic and political stability in the West Bankdeclared Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
Meanwhile, Tel Aviv has opened an investigation into the failure of its anti-aircraft defense systems to intercept the drone and why the sirens were not activated in the attack carried out by the Houthis in the early hours of yesterday against the capital. Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant promised to do pay those responsible for the attack that left one dead and at least 10 injured.