The Palestinian Authority and Israel are close to agreeing an EU police deal that would reopen passage for Palestinians between the Gaza Strip and Egypt.
The EU police mission would be the bloc’s first direct security engagement in the Middle East peace process.
Israeli daily Haaretz quoted EU sources saying the EU is set to announce plans today (7 November) for a three-year mission starting on 1 January 2006 to help the Palestinians build up a credible police force.
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Already a member? Login hereLisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.
Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.