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Jordan uses EU US to put the squeeze on Israeli settlements

Taking a bigger role in seeking Mideast peace, Jordan’s King Abdullah II met with British Foreign Secretary David Miliband – in line to be the new EU’s Foreign Minister – and then US Middle East envoy George Mitchell to urge the international community... Full Article at New Europe News

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  1. a cessation of all unilateral Israeli measures, which undermine the chances of peace, foremost the building of settlements and other steps which jeopardize the (Arab) identity of Jerusalem and holy places.
    King Abdullah II – King Abdullah II SOURCE: New Europe News 3 weeks ago
  2. The President made it clear during the meeting that peace cannot be achieved with the continuation of the settlement activity
    Saeb Erekat – Saeb Erekat SOURCE: New Europe News 3 weeks ago
  3. the state of Israel must sit down with any group that changes its priorities.
    Shaul Mofaz – Shaul Mofaz SOURCE: Israel Matsav 3 weeks ago
  4. Many Arab regimes are unpopular for their own corruption ... but also, in the case of Egypt and Jordan, because of the Israeli issue.
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