Israel Warns EU to Tone Down its Criticism
Posted by: Andrew Cheetham in European Union & the New World Order, Illuminati Criminals, Political ManipulationIsrael warned the European Union on Thursday to tone down its criticism of the new Israeli government or risk forfeiting the bloc’s role as broker in Mideast peace efforts.
The warning came after EU’s commissioner for external relations, Benita Ferrero-Waldner, this week criticized Israel’s refusal to endorse a Palestinian state. She said an upgrade in Israeli-EU relations would depend on Israel’s commitment to the “two-state solution.”
It also came ahead of a planned trip to Europe next week by Israel’s foreign minister, Avigdor Lieberman - his first official trip abroad. The ultranationalist Lieberman’s comments about Arabs and Mideast peace have raised international concerns about the new Israeli Cabinet’s intentions.
Foreign Ministry spokesman Yigal Palmor on Thursday called Ferrero-Waldner’s comments “very militant” and contrary to understandings with other EU officials.
He said her remarks threatened to undermine understandings with the EU to maintain a “quiet dialogue” until Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu completes the formulation of his foreign policy.
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