An excerpt from today’s Israeli-Palestinian statement from Annapolis:
We express our determination to bring an end to bloodshed, suffering and decades of conflict between our peoples; to usher in a new era of peace, based on freedom, security, justice, dignity, respect and mutual recognition; to propagate a culture of peace and nonviolence; to confront terrorism and incitement, whether committed by Palestinians or Israelis.
In furtherance of the goal of two states, Israel and Palestine, living side by side in peace and security, we agree to immediately launch good-faith bilateral negotiations in order to conclude a peace treaty resolving all outstanding issues, including all core issues without exception…
For a full text of the statement, click here.
Dear Rabbi,
I came across your blog by now, quite by accident, and am very glad I did. I believe we share many of the same values and interests and I look forward to returning soon.
Best wishes and Shabbat Shalom,
Maya Norton
The New Jew: Blogging Jewish Philanthropy