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Socialist International Middle East Committee Ramallah, 14 May , 1997 |
Meeting of the Socialist International Middle East Committee, SIMEC
Ramallah and Tel-Aviv, 14-15 May 1997
RESOLUTION ON THE MIDDLE EAST
The Socialist International Middle East Committee, SIMEC, having met in
Ramallah and Tel-Aviv on 14-15 May 1997, declares:
-SIMEC deeply regrets the stalemate in the Middle East peace process. Lack of progress entails a clear risk of further escalation of violence in the region and undermining of the forces of peace. Every effort must now be made to revitalize that process.
-The Oslo Accords must be respected and fully implemented by both parties.
-Israel has a special responsibility to bring the peace process back on track by not continuing with the construction of Har Homa. SIMEC condemns the settlement policies of the present Israeli government which endangers the peace process Israel must also undertake to fulfil its obligations regarding the safe passage between Gaza and the West Bank, the operation of Gaza airport, the construction of the Gaza port, the release of prisoners and further redeployment.
- A serious and constructive beginning of permanent status negotiations to achieve a durable and mutually acceptable peace between the Israeli and Palestinian people on the basis of the implementation of security council resolutions 242 and 338 which embody the principle of land for peace must be initiated. The committee emphasizes the need to engage serious dialogue on all outstanding issues.
-Palestinians and Israel security cooperation must be resumed under any circumstances security is a common concern for all.
- Suitable confidence - building measures must be devised so that the parties can gradually begin to develop a minimum of confidence necessary to re launch the negotiations.
- The international community has a vital stake in the future development of the Middle East the United States and the European Union and all interested parties are urged to redouble their efforts to bring the parties back to the negotiating table and to ensure momentum in the negotiation
- The Israeli - Syrian and Israeli - Lebanese negotiations on the basis of security council resolutions 242 and 425 have to be resumed.
- International economic assistance in support of the Palestinian Authority must be continued and increased as a vital contribution to the construction of a viable and democratic society respectful of fundamental human rights in the Palestinian areas.
- SIMEC congratulates the Congress of the Israel Labor Party which decided to recognize the proposition of the creation of a Palestinian state. SIMEC also refers to the long standing decision of Mapam / Meretz in this respect .
- The Socialist International Middle East Committee, having met these two days in Ramallah and Tel Aviv recalling its longstanding commitment to and historic role in bringing together the parties in the peace process, renews, at this critical stage, its firm intention to continue working for a just and lasting peace in the region.
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