The twelve points of the EU plan to try to end the Palestinian-Israeli conflict

He “comprehensive peace plan” drawn up by the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Joseph BorrellTo try to put an end to the historical spiral of violence between Israelis and Palestinians beyond the current war in Gaza proposes the celebration “soon” of a peace conference and is structured 12 steps accurately.

Borrell himself stated today that “We need to start talking more concretely about a process for a two-state solution“because” the way you name it is important.

The aim of Borrell’s proposal is to address the conflict and occupation that preceded the war in Gaza, in order to prepare for a ‘comprehensive peace’. These are the general lines of the roadmap, according to this unofficial document issued by the EFE agency:

1. He points out that it is vital There is an urgent need for the European Union to address the humanitarian situation in Gaza, the war and terrorist attacks. To do this, you need to prepare for the future security of Israelis and Palestinians, the stabilization of the occupied territories and the early recovery and governance of Gaza. That preparation for the post-war period necessarily includes: initiative to end long-standing conflicts in the area.

2. Warns that this is necessary promote general peace as quickly as possible because in the absence of a peace process to achieve the two-state solution, any governance and security mechanism established in Gaza or elsewhere will be seen as an extension of the occupation and as a denial of Palestinian rights and will therefore lead to increased security risks for the region and Europe.

3. assured that there is no other credible comprehensive solution than that of an independent Palestinian state coexisting with Israelin peace and security, with full normalization and substantial development of security and economic cooperation between Israel, Palestine and the region, including the main Arab states.

4. It’s not realistic Imagine, he adds, that Israelis and Palestinians – the latter represented by the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) – will in the near future participating in bilateral peace negotiations without strong international participation. The Palestinians will need a revived PLO to present a political alternative to Hamas, while the Israelis will need to find the political will to engage in meaningful negotiations toward a two-state solution, he says. Therefore, It is the responsibility of external actors, such as the EU, to pave the way for a comprehensive peace.

5. Recommend organize a preparatory peace conference based on the results of the ‘Peace Day Effort’ meeting, co-organized in the margins of the last UN General Assembly, by Borrell on behalf of the EU and Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and the Arab League and, if possible, together with the United States.

6. That conference should be that convene foreign ministers and heads of relevant international organizations willing and able to contribute to a comprehensive regional peace and these in turn organize almost simultaneously separate meetings with each of the parties in conflict, who cannot be forced to sit together.

7. Conference Coordinators should present a first draft of a framework for a peace plan and to invite all interested states and international organizations to contribute to its future development, as well an agenda to complete it within a year.

8. He says the peace plan should do that combine and achieve in the most practical way possible central elements of a comprehensive peace between the parties in conflicttaking into account relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions and building on previous international efforts.

9. He points out that this should be an essential part of that peace plan developing strong security guarantees for Israel and the future independent state of Palestineconditioned full mutual diplomatic recognition And the integration of both Israel and Palestine into the region.

10. Coordinators must cmaximum consultation to the parties in conflict, But will progress in the work regardless of whether one of the parties to the conflict is unwilling to participate.

eleven. Once done, the plan must be presented to the parties in conflict. And at that point, the states and international organizations involved in the process must consequences they foresee for both parties if a compromise is reached or not.

12. And states that the The development of the peace plan must be accompanied by parallel effortsas end the current war, ensure the recovery and reconstruction of Gaza and the affected communities in southern Israel, or strengthen the democratic legitimacy of the Palestinian Authorityamong other things.