Obama Endorses Palestinian Demand For State Based On 1967 Borders

[7redorbs]

believe it or not folks this is quite a shock.

and yes, the palestinians will never be happy until all the land that was taken from them unlawfully is given back.

That is just unfortunate, because Israel are going NOWHERE! Lets try and bring peace. I wonder now if Obama wants it?

Ultimately, it is up to Israelis and Palestinians to take action. No peace can be imposed upon them, nor can endless delay make the problem go away. But what America and the international community can do is state frankly what everyone knows: a lasting peace will involve two states for two peoples. Israel as a Jewish state and the homeland for the Jewish people, and the state of Palestine as the homeland for the Palestinian people; each state enjoying self-determination, mutual recognition, and peace.

So while the core issues of the conflict must be negotiated, the basis of those negotiations is clear: a viable Palestine, and a secure Israel. The United States believes that negotiations should result in two states, with permanent Palestinian borders with Israel, Jordan, and Egypt, and permanent Israeli borders with Palestine. The borders of Israel and Palestine should be based on the 1967 lines with mutually agreed swaps, so that secure and recognized borders are established for both states. The Palestinian people must have the right to govern themselves, and reach their potential, in a sovereign and contiguous state.

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/20/wo...4&pagewanted=7
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/20/wo...ewanted=1&_r=4

[nestack]

I have many middle eastern friends who found Obama's speech to be an utter joke. I agree. He is promising boat loads of money to the Egyptians, which we all know will never make it to the "little people". The most likely scenario is the money will go to prop up some other shithead to run the country. Mumbarak was just getting stale....now its time for some new blood. Egypt will get all the money in the world to help build epicenters for mining precious minerals, black ops posts, and maybe if they are lucky, a mini military complex complete with offices for Lockheed-Martin.