An important and symbolic step towards lasting peace and a two-state solution.
The European Parliament expresses its support for the recognition of a Palestinian state.
In Strasbourg, MEPs adopted by 498 votes a compromise resolution.
Taking a position immediately condemned by the Israeli ambassador to the EU. A negotiated solution is not the business of the Europeans he said: "The only way to achieve this ambitious goal is to bring Israelis and Palestinians around the same table and negotiate a peace agreement directly says David Walzer. The decision may not be taken either in Strasbourg or in New York or Geneva. "
For French MEP Gilles Pargneaux, originally of the resolution, the vote of the Parliament can help to revive serious negotiations for a real peace, "I said to the Ambassador of Israel, you know, Having this recognition and resolution that was passed course will enable you to have a party, Fatah, Mahmoud Abbas, will be strengthened through our political resolution to our political pressure. "
The recognition of a Palestinian state, therefore gaining ground in Europe.
Since October, four parliaments have already voted for: Paris, London, Madrid and Dublin.
