Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Withdrawal or not withdrawal: Israeli MPs pass referendum bill

The Israeli parliament has passed the first reading of a bill requiring a referendum to approve a pullout from annexed east Jerusalem and the Golan Heights.
The bill requires that any peace agreement reached between the Israeli government which entails an Israeli withdrawal from annexed territories must first be approved by a 61-MP majority in the 120-member parliament.

The passing of the first reading of the bill is seen as a boost to those opposing Israel's withdrawal from the occupied Golan Heights under a future peace deal with Syria.
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It's all becoming very clear!! Another (huge)hurdle is set up as an impediment to withdrawal and peace..

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