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EU can pass credibility test by suspending the upgrade of bilateral relations with Israel
Brussels – CIDSE, an international alliance of Catholic development agencies, says that the EU should formally suspend the upgrade of its relations with Israel until the country improves its performance in terms of respect for international humanitarian law, human rights and peace process commitments. 
In a new policy note issued ahead of the annual EU-Israel Association Council on 15 June, CIDSE argues that strengthening the relationship with Israel now would violate the EU’s legal obligation to ensure respect for international humanitarian law and also send a wrong political signal. A continuation of the upgrade would mean that, ultimately, the EU is not taking its concerns about the blockade of Gaza and increased settlement activity in the West Bank seriously. |
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Important Notice For Foreign Passport Holders Wishing to Enter the Occupied Palestinian Territory via Allenby Bridge According to Israel’s stated procedures, spouses and children under 16 of Palestinian I.D.
holders, businesspersons, investors, lecturers, consultants, persons with working permits,
pilgrims, reporters, volunteers, representatives of international organizations and others
are eligible to receive entry visas to the West Bank. If problems arise, foreign
passport holders, may wish to insist on contacting the COGAT representative at the
Bridge... |
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