Israel returns to 1967 borders. " It 's the most significant - largely unexpected - the speech that Barack Obama gave at the State Department. The request for a return to the borders that existed before the Six Day War - when Israel occupied East Jerusalem, the West Bank and Gaza - is an important change of direction compared to the most recent American politics.
There can be no real peace if there is "a permanent occupation," said Obama, who will receive a few hours at Washington, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Israel has repeatedly stated that the return to 1967 borders would preclude future negotiations. The new statement of U.S. President is therefore likely to displease the rulers of Israel and further cool relations between Washington and Jerusalem.
There can be no real peace if there is "a permanent occupation," said Obama, who will receive a few hours at Washington, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Israel has repeatedly stated that the return to 1967 borders would preclude future negotiations. The new statement of U.S. President is therefore likely to displease the rulers of Israel and further cool relations between Washington and Jerusalem.
