The European Union has prepared a 10-point draft document for a "reliable, comprehensive solution" to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
A peace plan for Israel and Palestine
Euractiv received the draft document.
Given the current situation and despite the obvious difficulties and uncertainties, the time has come to prepare for a comprehensive Israeli-Palestinian peace, — the introduction reads.
The future peace process should lead to the existence of an independent Palestinian state that will "live side by side" with Israel, and to the "full normalization" of relations between Israel and the Arab world.
The Palestinians will need a revived political alternative to Hamas, while the Israelis will need to find the political will to engage in meaningful negotiations on a two-state solution.
A key element of the EU's future peace road map is a "Preparatory Peace Conference" involving the EU, the US, Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, the League of Arab States and the UN.
It will have one year to develop a framework for a peace plan, taking into account feedback from all parties involved, UN resolutions, European Council conclusions and previous mediation efforts.
The attitude of the EU to the war in the Middle East
On January 22, the bloc's foreign ministers will hold a meeting to discuss the situation in Gaza and its wider implications for the region with some key stakeholders in the region.
Euractiv notes that it remains unclear whether EU member states and regional stakeholders will be willing to accept this peace plan.
The EU tried to develop a unified position on the conflict in Gaza. However, staunch supporters of Israel, such as Germany, rejected calls for an immediate cease-fire called for by Spain and Ireland.
Earlier this week, the European Parliament voted to call for a "permanent cease-fire" in Israel's war against Hamas, but said it must be conditional on Hamas releasing the hostages it took in the October 7 attacks, as well as the complete demilitarization of Gaza.
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