European MPs to Ashton: Make Israel pay for settlements

[R. Daneel Olivaw]

http://972mag.com/european-mps-to-ashton-make-israel-pay-for-settlements/82233/

A total of 114 members of the European Parliament signed and delivered an open letter to European Union foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton Thursday to ensure she implements the EU guidelines on Israeli settlements, scheduled to take effect next month, January 2014.

The guidelines stipulate that any Israeli entity that wants to receive funding and loans, participate in a project or compete for grants or awards given by foundations or agencies of the EU will have to submit a statement declaring that they have no direct link to the West Bank, East Jerusalem or the Golan Heights – all territories Israel occupied in 1967 and which the EU does not recognize Israel’s sovereignty over.

While it was originally understood that this meant the EU would require Israel to stop all operations beyond the Green Line if it wanted to continue to benefit from cooperation, it became clear that the guidelines are trying to make sure that specific European grants and prizes are not part of projects in the occupied territories.

[delrem]

1. Considering the scope of the crime being done, this is SO lenient! nt

[bravenak]

2. I don't think this goes far enough.

I guess it's baby steps.

[delrem]

3. yes but I don't always agree with baby steps.

most of all here.

The result of a true negotiation between distinct peoples would guarantee the equality of all before a common law. Baby steps don't get you there.

[bravenak]

4. I agree. This has been going on for far too long, better to just pull off the bandage.

I'm starting to see why BDS makes them so afraid.