Both Palestinian militants and Jewish settlers have stated that they will oppose the implementation of the Middle East Peace Roadmap. Officials from the main settlers' group say they will try to obstruct any actions by Ariel Sharon, the Prime Minister of Israel, aimed at dismantling some settlements in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. On Wednesday in Jerusalem, at least ten thousand Jewish settlers participated in opposition protests. On the other hand, Palestinian militant groups have also stated that despite the commitment of Mahmoud Abbas, the Palestinian Prime Minister, to end the violence, they will continue their armed resistance. A spokesman for Hamas says that as long as all of Palestine is not liberated, they will refuse to lay down their arms.
Hamas and Jewish Settlers Oppose Implementation of the Middle East Peace Roadmap - 2003-06-05
Both Hamas and Jewish settlers are united in their opposition to the Middle East Peace Roadmap, with settlers planning to obstruct Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's efforts to dismantle settlements. Meanwhile, Palestinian militants, despite Mahmoud Abbas's commitment to peace, vow to continue armed resistance. This situation highlights the ongoing tensions and challenges in achieving peace in the region.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
Both Hamas and Jewish settlers have expressed opposition to the Middle East Peace Roadmap, with settlers planning to resist settlement dismantlement and Hamas continuing armed resistance.
- Jewish settlers are planning protests against dismantling settlements.
- Hamas refuses to cease armed resistance despite peace efforts.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The Middle East Peace Roadmap is a plan proposed by the international community to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, involving steps towards a two-state solution.
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