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The answer has lay before us for many years: two states – Israel and Palestine – as defined by the 1967 borders. (Photo: Rosie Gabrielle)

EU states should follow Sweden on Palestine

There are moments in the life of a diplomat in which one is obliged to abandon diplomatic conduct and to say what’s on one’s mind loud and clear.

This period defines such a moment.

After years of diplomatic service on behalf of the state of Israel in addition to years of struggle in defence of Israel’s reputation, there is no doubt in my mind that the 47-year long occupation of Palestine poses the gravest threat to the state of Israel today.

I also have no doubt that the ...

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Andrew Rettman is EUobserver's foreign editor, writing about foreign and security issues since 2005. He is Polish, but grew up in the UK, and lives in Brussels. He has also written for The Guardian, The Times of London, and Intelligence Online.

The answer has lay before us for many years: two states – Israel and Palestine – as defined by the 1967 borders. (Photo: Rosie Gabrielle)

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Andrew Rettman is EUobserver's foreign editor, writing about foreign and security issues since 2005. He is Polish, but grew up in the UK, and lives in Brussels. He has also written for The Guardian, The Times of London, and Intelligence Online.

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