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It also called the PLO "the sole legitimate representative of the Palestinian people."
"Further, the Palestinian leadership stands committed to resume negotiations on all final status issues - Jerusalem, the Palestine refugees, settlements, borders, security and water - on the basis of the internationally-endorsed terms of reference, including the relevant United Nations resolutions....the principle of land for peace," and others.
On the Progressive Radio News Hour to air October 2, Francis Boyle said all essential elements are included.
Among world nations, only Israel has no fixed borders, so negotiations must establish rightful Palestinian ones. At the same time, they want statehood based on pre-1967 territory with East Jerusalem their capital. Accepting less is failure and betrayal.
Moreover, international law affirms the right of diaspora refugees to return. Statehood assures automatic citizenship for all Palestinians. As a result, they're free to leave and return home. No nation can legally stop them. It's non-negotiable law.
In addition, resources on Palestinian land and its offshore waters belong solely to Palestine. Israel has no right to steal or use them.
Settlement construction must also stop. Henceforth, their residents have a choice either to remain ex-pats in a foreign country under its laws or leave. Further, Palestinians no longer will be prohibited from living anywhere in their own country under Israeli imposed apartheid.
Rights and obligations come with officially recognized statehood and full UN membership. Palestinians willingly accept them.
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