Holbrooke and UN Resolution 242
In 2007, Holbrooke delivered a talk about the principles of peacemaking and UN Resolution 242 at a Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs Conference on “Israel’s Right to Secure Boundaries.” His knowledgeable assessment of Resolution 242 bears repeating:
… an analysis of the original meaning of the resolution, as opposed to its inadvertent or intentional misconstructions by certain people, is essential. This is especially necessary in light of the fact that numerous publications and media outlets have reiterated the misconception that the resolution calls for full withdrawal from all territories.
Perhaps most importantly, Hobrooke noted Resolution 242 calls for “a negotiated solution which includes mutual recognition between the parties.” This bears remembering in light of media pundits who continue to blame Israel for scuttling peace prospects, even while Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh’s declares that “Hamas will never recognize Israel” while Fatah rejects any acceptance of “the so-called Jewish state.”
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