Gov’t affirms backing for Palestinian state By Michaela P. del Callar 12/06/2010

Gov’t affirms backing for Palestinian state

By Michaela P. del Callar 12/06/2010

Short of recognizing a Palestinian state that risks a diplomatic lashback from the United States and Israel, the government said yesterday it is supporting the establishment of a free and independent Palestinian state and called on Israel and Palestine to work together to achieve lasting peace in the Middle East.

In a statement delivered at the plenary of the United Nations General Assembly, Philippine Permanent Representative Libran Cabactulan said the Philippines has for many years joined in the global clamor for the establishment of a Palestinian homeland to help alleviate the dire situation of the Palestinian people.

“The Philippines sees merit in the Two-State Solution proposed by our partners for peace and hopes that both Israel and Palestine will put their hands together to meaningfully achieve a long-lasting and durable solution to the problem,” he said..... MORE

Source:  The Daily Tribune

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