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Jean Lambert London's Green MEP

Recognition of Palestine important step in peaceful solution

17/12/2014

The European Parliament today adopted a resolution with a large majority  calling for the Palestinian state to finally be recognised. Immediately in response to the vote, Jean Lambert, Green MEP for London said:

‘The European Parliament has today joined the growing international momentum for the recognition of the Palestinian state. The Greens/EFA group has long supported a two state solution and views the recognition of Palestine as an important step towards a peaceful solution of the Middle East conflict, which puts pressure on both sides to this end.

‘For too long, Palestine has received mixed messages from Europe so I also welcome that MEPs supported a Green proposal to set up a ‘parliamentarians for peace’ initiative with deputies from Europe, Israel and Palestine.’

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