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May 26, 2003       Share:    

Source: http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/296692.html

Israel Formally Approves the "Road Map"

(Ha'aretz) The Israeli Cabinet approved the U.S.-backed road map plan by a 12-7 vote, with 4 abstentions, marking the first time that an Israeli government has formally affirmed the Palestinians' right to statehood. The approval came only after the cabinet decided to append certain conditions to Israel's statement of support, primarily its reservation over the Palestinian right of return. Prime Minister Sharon said that the 14 reservations about the plan that Israel presented to the Americans constitute a "red line" that will be binding on future Israeli governments. The U.S. has promised to "fully and seriously" address these concerns. Defense Minister Shaul Mofaz said that despite his belief that the plan is dangerous and bad for Israel, he would be voting in favor of a complete range of understandings with the Americans.

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