Nobody in Europe will be abandoned. Nobody in Europe will be excluded. Europe only succeeds if we work together.
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We're saying this to both countries: We want a two-state solution. We want a Jewish state of Israel and alongside an independent Palestinian state. Unilateral measures are not helping at all to bring about this cause, and we agree that we wish to cooperate very closely on this, because as we both say, time is of the essence.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses the desire for a two-state solution between Israel and Palestine, emphasizing the urgency of cooperation.
Angela Merkel's quote highlights the importance of achieving a peaceful resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through a two-state solution, which entails recognizing Israel as a Jewish state and establishing an independent Palestinian state. She underscores the need for cooperation and warns against unilateral measures that may hinder progress, stressing that timely action is crucial for the success of this cause.
Themes
PeaceTwo-State SolutionCooperationIsraelPalestineUrgency
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in discussions about Middle Eastern peace processes.
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