Sarkozy calls Palestinian state 'legitimate right' by Chris Perver, Prophecy In The News
French President Nicholas Sarkozy has called the establishment of a Palestinian state a "legitimate right" of Palestinian Arabs, and remarked that the creation of such a state constituted Israel's best guarantee for security. His statement precedes an official visit to the United Arab Emirates, during which the president is to open a newly constructed French naval base in the country, underscoring France's commitment to the stability of the Middle East. His comments also follow increasing tension between the French and Israeli governments over the direction of the peace process.
Marking the 42nd anniversary of the liberation of Jerusalem, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu proclaimed that "Jerusalem is the capital of Israel. It has always been, will remain so forever and will never be divided". The comments drew an angry response from foreign ministry spokesman Desagneaux, who criticized Israel's settlement expansion in east Jerusalem and called for the capital to be divided between Jew and Arab. The Israeli Prime Minister is due to meet with President Sarkozy next month.
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