The Palestinian Prime Minister says that if Israel continues to build a security barrier in the West Bank, he will withdraw from peace negotiations. Ahmad Qurei expressed this opinion on Saturday ahead of a trip to Jordan; he is expected to meet there with William Burns, the senior U.S. envoy to the Middle East, to discuss the roadmap for peace in the region. On Friday, Kofi Annan, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, noted in a report that Israel is violating a General Assembly resolution that calls for the cessation of the construction of the security barrier and the dismantling of parts that have already been built. Israel rejected Kofi Annan's report on Saturday, stating that the barrier is necessary for protection against Palestinian attacks.
Palestinian Prime Minister's Visit to Jordan - 2003-11-29
Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmad Qurei warned that he would exit peace talks if Israel continues its security barrier construction in the West Bank. He is set to meet U.S. envoy William Burns in Jordan to discuss the peace roadmap. This situation highlights ongoing tensions and the complexities of the peace process in the region.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmad Qurei threatened to withdraw from peace negotiations if Israel continues its construction of a security barrier in the West Bank. He is scheduled to meet with U.S. envoy William Burns in Jordan to discuss the peace roadmap.
- Kofi Annan reported that Israel is violating a UN resolution regarding the security barrier.
- Israel claims the barrier is necessary for its security against Palestinian attacks.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has been ongoing for decades, centered around issues of territory, security, and mutual recognition. The construction of security barriers has been a contentious point in peace discussions.
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