It beggars the imagination that an Israeli government minister can derail an agreement affecting the entire Mediterranean basin, because of the terminology to be used for the West Bank.
I would also prefer that the territories be referred to as “administered”, “disputed” or “liberated” territories, or as Judea and Samaria. Ain’t gonna happen! To hijack the entire process because of the use of the term “Occupied Territories” is absolutely shocking, and Landau should be censured or fired, after being forced to apologise to the body.
Let’s go back to basics: The territories have not been annexed by Israel. They have, however, been occupied (justifiably) by the IDF. Hence, Occupied Territories. Why make an issue about it? From a legal standpoint, Israel itself regards the territories as occupied (although it fails miserably in administering them as such).
Israel needs to get serious about the Union for the Mediterranean! Either commit whole-heartedly to the effort, or leave and let those who find common ground get on with it. Remember that this was supposed to be one of the way stations on the road to eventual EU and NATO membership!
14 May 2010
Chalk this up as another cost of the occupation.
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