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Despite the war Israel and the Palestinian Islamic Movement Hamas exist Gaza,special envoy European Union (EU) for middle East Still determined to defend the two-state solution rejected by the Israeli government.

In an interview with AFP, Sven Koopmans The 27 EU member states agreed that there was a need to establish a State of PalestineAlthough there are some differences within EU countries.

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this”Priorities“yes “Help end suffering Gaza”Where Israel yes Hamas Since October 7 last year, they have been waging a new war while avoiding “regional conflict” LebanonThe Dutch diplomat, in office since 2021, assures.

Action Koopmans Within the boundaries defended by the statement European Council Since 1980 middle East.

Telephone Venice Declaration The regulations at that time “The right to survival and security of all countries in the region, including Israel”just like him “Recognize the legitimate rights of the parties Palestinian people”, especially the “rights”Self-determination”.

this UE Spanish “oldest society Israeli Business It is also the largest donor to the Palestinians.”the diplomat recalled.

“we are ‘Political Neighbors‘It is most important for both sides. Of course, we are not the most important partner in security issues, but we are an important and relevant player”he defended.

Recognition in May and June State of Palestine By three members UE — Spain, Ireland and Slovenia –In his opinion,”contribute“Resolve decades-old conflicts diplomatically.

“There is a certain General exercisemore Member States than in the past said that this was not necessary” Think this understanding “It Happened at the End” He said the peace process.

Reject creation State of Palestine By the Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahuthis did not discourage him.

The Israeli parliament also approved a solve Oppose the creation of State of Palestine When considering it “An existential threat.”

Early June, UE Donated 25 million euros Palestinian Authoritypart management Occupied West Bank.

The European Commission is the executive body of the European Union UEother 400 million euros exist “Emergency Financial Assistance”, Payment from July to September “Depending on the progress of the reform plan Palestinian Authority”.