Proceeding contribution from Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 27 February 2008. It occurred during Adjournment debate on Israel and Palestinian Territories.
Israel and Palestinian Territories
That is my concern. Indeed, if my hon. Friend visits the United Nations Office for the Co-ordination of Humanitarian Affairs website, he will see its tremendous maps—I would never have believed how excited people could get about maps until I visited the UNOCHA offices in Jerusalem. When illustrated on a map, the picture is graphic. It is obvious that if the status quo is allowed to persist, there cannot be a two-state solution. We have three Palestinian islands on the west bank—one in the north, one in the centre and one in the south, perhaps linked by tunnels: who knows?—but in no way, shape or form does it appear to be a viable state. For a two-state solution, the two states must be viable within their own boundaries. I see, Mr. Bercow, that I have taken almost a quarter of an hour. I was concerned that I might not have enough to say; perhaps I should throw away my notes.
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- Armed conflict Construction Borders Housing Terrorism Israel Palestine Middle East Gaza Occupied territories
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