Obama's message about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

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Written by Barack Obama Barack Obama
Published: 11 July 2008 11 July 2008
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Dear Friend,

Thank you for contacting me about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.  I appreciate hearing from you on this important issue.

I traveled to the Middle East in January 2006, where I met with both Israeli and Palestinian leaders, as well as ordinary citizens in both communities.  This visit increased my understanding of the challenges that confront the people who live in the region and our diplomatic efforts there, but also my resolve to make a difference.

The best solution to this difficult conflict is two states living side-by-side in peace and security.  I believe the vast majority of Israelis and Palestinians support this outcome.  What is needed is a far more vigorous U.S. diplomatic effort to help them achieve it.  But the current administration has sat on the sidelines for far too long.  As president, I would make a personal commitment to this effort.

Israel is our closest ally in the Middle East, and we are obligated to help ensure its security.  A negotiated peace with the Palestinians would make Israel more secure and allow the Palestinians to achieve their goal of an independent state.  We should be doing more to strengthen Palestinian leaders who support a two-state solution, isolate those who seek Israel's destruction, and help the two sides reach negotiated solutions to all outstanding issues.

An agreement that fulfills the legitimate aspirations of both the Israeli and the Palestinian peoples is the only path to peace, and I will continue to work toward this end.   Thank you again for contacting me on this issue.

                                                            Sincerely,

                                                            Barack Obama


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