Spain states that European countries have reached an agreement on where to send 13 exiled Palestinian militants. These Palestinians were recently exiled to Cyprus by Israel. According to the agreement, 12 of them will be sent to six European countries, while the thirteenth will remain in Cyprus until a country willing to accept him is found. According to diplomats, the European Union is likely to approve this agreement on Tuesday. It is still unclear what restrictions will be placed on the Palestinian militants regarding movement in the host countries. Israel considers these 13 individuals to be terrorists. Their preliminary transfer to Cyprus was part of an agreement that led to Israel ending the siege of the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem. During their stay in Cyprus, they have been under heavy protection.
European Countries Reach Agreement on 13 Exiled Palestinian Militants - 2002-05-21
European countries have agreed to relocate 13 Palestinian militants exiled by Israel, with 12 going to six different countries and one remaining in Cyprus. This agreement follows Israel's lifting of the siege on the Church of the Nativity. The situation highlights ongoing tensions between Israel and Palestinian groups.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
European countries have reached an agreement to relocate 13 Palestinian militants who were exiled to Cyprus by Israel. Twelve of them will be sent to six different European countries, while one will remain in Cyprus until a host country is found.
- The militants were exiled as part of an agreement that ended the siege of the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem.
- Israel considers these individuals to be terrorists, which complicates their relocation.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has a long history marked by violence, territorial disputes, and differing narratives of victimhood and resistance. The Church of the Nativity siege was a significant event during the Second Intifada.
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