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July 16, 2013
Union of Hypocrites
In typical fashion, the European Union (EU), which refuses to label Hezbollah a terrorist organization, has zero problems boycotting Jews (see below).
Yes, the EU, the continent that brought us Communism, Fascism, and Nazism (currently working on Islamism).
"The EU has made it clear that it will not recognise any changes to pre-1967 borders, other than those agreed by the parties to the Middle East peace process."
Well, we all know Europe's expertise when it comes to borders, right? Maginot Line, anyone?
Al Jazeera | July 16, 2013
EU Bans Funding Groups In Jewish Settlements
Ruling underlines concern over building in occupied territories - a move Israel PM calls a 'dictate on our borders'.
The EU has said it will will bar financial assistance to Israeli groups operating in the occupied territories, underlining its concern that Israeli settlement-building harms prospects for peace with the Palestinians.
Guidelines revealed on Tuesday make clear that, from next year, Israeli "entities" operating in the territories will not be eligible for EU grants, prizes or loans.
The measure will apply to Israeli companies, universities or other bodies operating in areas occupied by Israel since the 1967 war, including the Golan Heights, the West Bank and East Jerusalem.
"The EU has made it clear that it will not recognise any changes to pre-1967 borders, other than those agreed by the parties to the Middle East peace process," a copy of the guidelines seen by the Reuters news agency said.
'No external dictates'
The guildelines say that all Israeli groups applying for financial assistance, scholarships and funding must prove they do not operate in the occupied territories.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticised the guidelines, telling ministers: "We shall not accept any external dictates on our borders. That is an issue that will be decided only in direct negotiations between the sides."
Netanyahu said the EU appeared to have a distorted sense of priorities.
"I would expect those who concern themselves with peace and stability in the region to only debate such an issue after resolving problems which are slightly more urgent, such as the Syrian civil war or Iran's race to obtain nuclear weapons," a statement from his office said.
Palestinians praised the rule as a concrete step against settlement construction they fear will deny them a viable state.
Hanan Ashrawi, a senior member of the Palestine Liberation Organisation, said the EU had moved beyond "statements, declarations and denunciations" over Israel's settlement policy and made a "qualitative shift" that would improve peace prospects.
Original article here.
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Notable Quotables
"Mr. Netanyahu is one of the most media-savvy politicians on the planet. On Friday he appeared live via video link on 'Real Time with Bill Maher,' taking the host’s alternately sardonic and serious line of questioning with gazelle-like alacrity."
~ Anthony Grant, jourrnalist who has written for many major newspapers and worked in television at Paris and Tel Aviv, interviewing former PM Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday, at the outset of Mr. Netanyahu's new book (more here).
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