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Brit Tzedek v'ShalomJewish Alliance for Justice and PeacePeace Must Be Negotiated
The Oregonian Letter to Editor May 30, 2006 As a Jewish-American peace activist, I agree with President Carter that a negotiated, two-state solution is the only path to mutual security and lasting peace between Israelis and Palestinians. Only negotiated borders will be respected by Israelis, Palestinians and the entire international community. Any attempt by Israel to impose final borders through the unilateral annexation of Palestinian land will preclude the possibility of a viable Palestinian state and lead to further violence. As Palestinian president, only Mahmoud Abbas, not Hamas, is legally authorized to negotiate peace with Israel. Polls show that 80 percent of Palestinians still want a peace agreement, despite the victory of Hamas in recent elections. The Bush administration should support both public diplomacy and back-channel discussions to achieve a final peace agreement between Israelis and Palestinians. JOEL GLICK, Southwest Portland |
| Brit Tzedek v'Shalom, the Jewish Alliance for Justice and Peace |
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