The Vice President of the union for Foreign Affairs and security policy. On the us announcement to recognize jerusalem as the capital of israel. Ill give the floor to the Vice President. The boys of the European Union has been heard loud and clear. At all corners of the world. Over the president s trump announcement. West jerusalem and the state of israel is the reason for the state of palestine. We believe that the only way which to go is between the parties on the 1967 borders. There is no alternative solution that would be both viable and sustainable that would meet the expectations and address concerns. This is the position of the entire European Union. This is what the Foreign Ministers told Benjamin Netanyahu. One by one. Our position is of the most solid foundations. It is based of the course between israeli and palestinian leaders and on the national of partners know very well where we stand. And we have made it very clear. Always and during this last very difficult days. As a partner and as a friend weve always been clear in our position before and after the decision. The us secretary of state together with the 28 European Union state Foreign Ministers. We invited the United States to carefully reconsider the repercussions that this may have. Of Public Opinion in the region and all around the world. What happens in jerusalem has global repercussions. For good and for bad. And this move, is to strengthen the forces in the region and we can forces of wisdom and moderation. Being completely we discussed the arguments. Including jared krishna, mr. Trumps advisor. Our contact with america will continue in the mark coming days and weeks. Israelis and the palestinians also know where we stand. This makes us predictable and indispensable partners for them. This comes as no surprise that our meeting yesterday with netanyahu was open and frank. We do not hide our disagreement because this will good friends and partners as we are, should always do. We made it clear that will continue to respect International Consensus on jerusalem as europeans including location of our embassies. Until the final stages of jerusalem are settled. We want to see the concerns properly addressed. I took the opportunity of the visit, the first one after more than 20 years to condemn in the strongest possible way all attacks against jews everywhere in the world. Including in europe and israeli citizens. At the same time we believe is best security is best served by having stable, viable, independent palestinian state. Living in peace and security at the site of the israeli state. This is what many great israeli leaders have believed throughout the years and this is what i present this very same position, very openly and very clearly tell palestinian and arab friends. Last week i spoke with that the European Union will continue to work for jerusalem to become the capital of both states of israel and palestine. We agreed about that he will join us on the occasion of the january Foreign Affairs council and will have with him a similar discussion on the perspective and process that we had yesterday with minister netanyahu. I also ask to do all he can to make sure that these demonstrations remain peaceful. On friday in brussels, i met with my counterpart and also my friends foreign minister. And with him contact is continued on a daily basis. Several times a day. And what is considered to be a key player. Jordan plays a very special role. His majesty the king of jordan is a custodian as in the peace treaty between israel and jordan. He is also a very wise man and i believe all of us remember very wise words. Just for the very same a couple of years ago. I think the minister for the restraint and the wisdom showed in this difficult situation. Including the work done by jordan and others given the meeting in cairo on sunday. To be advanced the possibility to start negotiations. Steps taken by the arab states in these days in the coming days in the near future, will be particularly important. To show leadership with restraint, moderation, keeping the clear position that we are in full consistency with the position and role. I say that the European Union, i believe it is important point of reference for the arab world. Regardless of all of the x about the arab world. Your will uphold the principle and consensus developed on jerusalem. As europeans, the situation is to mobilize even greater convictions for peace between israel and palestine. We are determined to plan even more active role in trying to provide political there is no realistic for two states. Second to work with creating international and regional framework for the paris negotiations. Will keep working in these hours with both parties. And with the middle east. Which means together with United States and United Nations. This could possibly be enlarged to include key regional players such as jordan and egypt. But also we can involve other important partners such as norway who could play an important part in support of this process. The United States should and could continue to play an Important Role in that framework. It is in the darkest hours such as this one, that the work of peacemakers becomes more difficult yes, but more important. And we must first of all engaged to prevent any escalations around jerusalem which could have terrible consequences for the region and beyond. We must engage to preserve the objective of the states. And recreate the conditions for the priest transfer the Peace Process to restart. Let me conclude by saying jerusalem is three faiths. Our ancestors believed it was the center of the entire world. And the world still looks at jerusalem. It can be a reason for division and even more. Or, it can be the most powerful symbol of peace and reconciliation. The world counts on your, counsel European Union to stay engaged and clear united message and a clear determined work. This is exactly what we are doing in the clearest and most united manner. Thank you. Thank you. Now we will have political groups. We are not going to be accepting we are running late. On thank you, president. The uss congress has been declaring terrorism to recognizes the capital of israel and the American Embassy should be transferred. The Obama Administration applied the interrogation because in the Jerusalem Embassy to delay the implementation of the decision. Without disputing the substance. So President Trump statement should not surprise us. According to what he said in the quote, the United States is not taking a position on the final stages of jerusalem. Nor to the extent of israels insolvency in the city. This doesnt enter into contradiction with our position on the two states solution with jerusalem as a capital but i think that we should be more realistic about the role of the eu and solving of the conflict kathy opposition unfortunately is weak. We have made this clear earlier this year with on one side we are being told we are too close to the position and we were told we havent done anything for the palestinians bears are just repeating that we are in favor of a two state solution will not make it materialize. We should clearly condemn violence and antisemitic activities taking place after President Trump announcement. The burning of the star of david and flags in berlin burning. Etc. They are unacceptable activities. Thank you. Is this a point of order . With the microphone, please. This is the fifth debate in which blue cards have been denied access to people like myself and the last great progress i have been here. The last three. On an issue such as this when there are so few people here, were able to speak when theres going to be very few people supporting the idea of jerusalem being the capital of israel. Im absolutely appalled that once again, a member of this house is denied the access to have a speech on this. The fifth occasion ive had to face no blue cards. No one has stopped you taking the floor. Right now, is the political groups that are speaking. They are expressing their own positions immediately afterwards it will be possible to use the blue card. No one has presented you from doing that. No one has prevented you from doing that. Lets be clear that in our communications. Now this will be two minutes. Thank you, president. While the president of the United States america has basically excluded the fragile state in palestine and israel. Clearly the statement is against International Law, and illegal back on top of another. Israel has been not only related to jerusalem. And so now, United States is been a guarantor of the Peace Process in the middle east. But it is a very difficult road. After we are seeing the balance shifted now clearly it is so difficult to continue. So, mr. Trump has International Commitments on the peace movement. So clearly the eu has to do something. He said this time and time again that now more than ever, we have to Say Something and the reaction to donald trump actions have to be recognition of palestine as a states. That is the response that donald trump provocation deserves. And in particular, it is what we owe to the Palestinian People. It is a serious indefensible act and that is why the eu has to show the political clout and moral clocks as well. I do understand the caution but really, this is a great opportunity to give a political and moral lesson both israel and the United States. Now it is the time to recognize the state of palestine. We should not wait any longer. Thank you, very much. One minute. Thank you, president. Whoever knows history is aware of how attached the israeli people are to jerusalem. And the eu has refused to recognize this. I think that this is very serious for the israelis and for many christians in europe and the representatives, you invited to brussels recently. And i would just like to bring your attention to the report on radicalization and palestinian territories. I can give it to you if you do not have it. Palestinian children are being taught to hate others and i hope you discuss this with the palestinian refusal to recognize the state of jerusalem for israel is blocking all hope over resolution of this system. Two minutes. President it seemed only yesterday that President Trump was promising us that he would resolve the conflict in the middle east. He said its going to be easy. I will come up with a great solution. But what he is doing now is of course, the complete opposite. With his declaration, he is gone completely account to International Law and he is spreading hatred and fear. He is playing an extremely dangerous game and im afraid that with his statement and with his positions he has dealt the deathblow to the peace negotiations. And i think however, this should urges on to play a stronger role. We need a strong and united europe. Role is all the more important that we go back to the two state solution and that we stand up for defense of human rights and find a solution. But we have these debates months after month. You say yourself that we have to find the key and that will get this motor going. I have a couple of specific questions for you. We really want to support you. We really want to encourage you to ensure that the eu can play its role and we need to ensure that this conflict can actually be brought to negotiating solution. You say we want to play a major role but what does that mean specifically . What will we do if what will they do with the violation of human rights and d settlement and demand to recover property . I wish you strength and courage and i really hope we will be able to bring peace to the middle east. I know that this is perhaps a very difficult thing to achieve but you can count on us. On two minutes. Thank you, very much indeed. We took out against the statement to recognize jerusalem as the capital of israel. It is a threat to political stability in the broader regions of the middle east. And it is going to prompt a further cycle of bloodshed. And bring with it victims including women and children. Clearly we need to come up with a comprehensive solution to the palestinian issue. And jerusalem, if jerusalem should be capital of an independent palestinian state. Clearly, this statement shows the imperialistic role of the usa against the Palestinian People as well. And it is i think, ignores the right of the Palestinian People to have a viable independent state and with or as a capital East Jerusalem. The Un Security Council resolution actually dealt with this and also, it specifies that all of the legal measures that are adopted by israel which is imposed on the situation in jerusalem, is devoid of legal basis and should be listed immediately. But even now, israel is still building its settlements and it is forcing the palestinians but at the same time it is criminally continuing to infringe International Law and human rights of Palestinian People as well as the resolutions from the United Nation security council. The eu there is major responsibility also for the ongoing crimes committed by israel against Palestinian People. And through the really, we should adopt drastic measures in order to ensure that israel complies with the situation and that we can have an independent palestinian state. 1 and a half minutes on of thank you, very much chair and i do hope that we can stick together in this matter. International law is the only current language we have in the world. That is why donald trump statement concerning jerusalem is dramatic. According to a number of Un Resolutions we have two, three, three, four from last year. Theres no doubt each jerusalem has been occupied by israel into the two states solution. The strategy is dangerous and destabilizes the region. We must not be clear to everyone that the us cannot and will not be an honest broker in this conflict. It is now up to the European Union take real diplomatic ducts to ensure we can launch a Peace Process. You said it, i am happy to repeat it. There is no alternative. There is no acceptable alternative to the to state solution. We have a number legal positions we can take. It should be suspended for the moment because israel is not in compliance. And then there is the difference strategies where we cannot cooperate with these illegal settlements. Also mentioned in un 2334 and also in this house. In recognition as you mentioned is also important. And we must stop netanyahu impunity. Israel should pay back some money for what it has done on the west bank and we have had construction work that has been destroyed by the israelis and we must insist that they repay some of that money. Thank you, very much indeed. You have one minute. Someone in the end launched the bomb and it was not kim jongun. The decision to recognize jerusalem as israels capital made by President Trump is the diplomatic equivalent of using the nuclear weapon. It is a choice that is irresponsible and indeed damaging the israeli and Palestinian People as well as the prospect or in already difficult Peace Process could be consequences are six and consecutive days of classes. For palestinians, more than 1000 tens of thousands are demonstrating in a range of muslim and middle eastern countries. There probably rejoicing. What upsets me most is that these casualties were totally avoidable. That is why there even more unjustifiable plagiarism cannot just be the capital of israel or capital of palestine. Must be the capital of both states and we must recognize palestine a state as provided for in the agreements. I say speaking of this jerusalem showed me the heritage and capital of all mankind. Thank you. Thank you very much indeed. On behalf of one minute. Lets president , ladies and gentlemen. This was not recognized by the federal republic of germany. No embassies were opened there but rather permanent representations. East berlin was not a full part of the democratic republic. It is subject to the four powers but it did not occur to anyone to not have the permanent representations in israeli or eu countries had their embassies in east berlin rather than anywhere else. It is rather strange that a country like germany and other eu countries recognize israel as a state and our chancellor says that the safety of israel is of germany and at the same time they do not have the embassy in the capital that has been chosen by the country and the representatives want a one state solution for elsewhere in europe but a two state solution in israel here we will have security in this region when the palestinians recognize that jerusalem is the capital of israel. Thank you. One minute. The usa decision to recognize jerusalem is the capital of israel has triggered another fire in the flammable area with death, injury and stomping down on the people of the region. The usa wants to legitimize the role of israel being thrown into prison, killed and settlements that they have established. Clearly, this is a name to change the borders in the area in order to strike fear into people. This is a huge responsibility. Because it is upgrading its relationship with israel as well. And it is calling the rightful people of palestine terrorists as well. United states exercising aggressive policies here and but at the same time, they dont recognize the Palestinian People. The Palestinian People are struggling for the recognition of an independent palestinian state. With East Jerusalem as its capital. We now move on to the open debate where we can accept blue cards. Thank you, very much mr. President. Achieving peace in the middle east is one of those High Priorities that neither the eu nor the us have contributed to with our actions. Achieving peace in the middle east does not depend on the state of jerusalem. It depends on demand causing societies in the region. We have to note that many countries which are against recognizing jerusalem as the capital of israel are actually against the existence of this date of israel. There is an additional dimension to this now in the light of terrorists attacks against the Jewish Community in jerusalem. But also in sweden. Those are real problems and we have two resolve them with seriousness because the European Union was in different when it comes to the situation in the middle east are too long. I believe that President Trump bore in mind all of the different aspects of the decisions and that he cooperated with saudi arabia and other countries in the region when he decided to make his statement. I do hope that the jerusalem will first of all remain for christians, jews and there is a question. When you take it . We accept answering. I was kindly ask you to name one country member of European Union who is opposing to the existence of this state of israel. Your response. Thank you, very much for this question. While all of the discussions that we have heard in recent days which were a reaction on the announcement of President Trump, i believe were too quick. Their prejudicial when it comes to possible future solutions. I did not say that there were European Countries. I said that there were some countries which reacted very violently and the basis for this is antisemitic position. Thank you. 1 and a half minutes. Thank you very much indeed. The response to donald trump provocative statement to recognizing jerusalem as the capital of israel was crystal clear. And it is quite correct that the problem is recognize that. The steps taken by the Us Administration not only infringes International Law but risks under minding the two state approach which is basis in the Peace Process. Now we are seeing the reaction from the Palestinian People and the arab world and what has been said could overthrow the fragile balance in the region. Yet given a clear outspoken response to the israeli Prime Minister yesterday. But i do not think it is enough. Now, netanyahu and the government must understand pressure from the eu and it is crucial that we should say that oppositions have to be rendered consistent by the council and its policies toward israel so that they just dont remain empty words. This should be used in order to bring in some strict conditions and i think the time is right now to take that step. Thank you very much indeed. One minute. Today i think we should wish mary hanukkah to jews all over the world. The modern state of israel has been fighting for its existence in spite of the aggression from all neighboring countries and here, with the americans 10 years after it had been adopted in the american congress, they have now said that they will motivate embassy to jerusalem. I say we dont want to do this and that no European Countries do it. We have the same here that we without condition should recognize the palestinian state. All i can say to the jewish people is that some are behind you. And jerusalem is without a doubt the right capital for israel. Thank you. Thank you president. What can i add . Regarding the us president Statement Last wednesday. It has already been said but i would add that we utterly condemn all calls to violence against jews released in recent days to fund convictions. Yes, jerusalem is the capital of israel and has been for 60 years. The focal point for jews to ask 150 generations. You want to rewrite history in that regard. President trump is merely reminding us of the truth. He is right in terms of the substance now as to the form and the timing. Unlike others here i do not have a crystal ball. And i do not know whether emotions have blown over this decision with longterm violence or if it is a chance it will change things. But i think we do have to accept that us diplomacy may lose its status in the next few years. It may be an opportunity and a duty for europe to take this opportunity to work towards a better balance in the middle east. This is something that we need to do. Our policies are not properly understood in israel. Thank you very much indeed. Thank you mr. Trump. Hes acting like an arsonist with his delusional plans. He is deliberately spreading hate and is aware of the fact that hes disrupting the peace. However, anti semitic and burning israeli flags are not the response to this. The eu more than ever needs to speak in the united way and be reasonable and defend the two state solution and the power of the local agency rather than the power of war. The eu must play an active process in mediation process because mr. Trump has made it clear that he cannot play that role so the eu must take action. What do you think . On one hand you say you have to step up the effort for peace and at the same time you have baptized that there will be no specific Eu Initiative where that is precisely what the world needs at this point. Thank you. One minute. Thank you president. I representative theres an map whos been denied access to israel and i myself speak to it and i would congratulate you on the efforts that the eu has made to solve and contribute to solving this conflict. Thank you for what you said and for my colleagues what they said. I would say this. Problem right now is that you want negotiations not being needed but i asked you sometime ago where we intended to look at negotiations for for damages with israel and looking at what the eu is financing their i asked you a year ago do you know that terrorists recently published the bill that was sent by acts of destruction and we go into the dialogue on that. This is something that affects the lives of thousands of civilians with no interest in violence and they simply want to cover their dignity. Thank you. Thank you. One minute. Thank you president. After the war East Jerusalem and the west bank were occupied by israel and in the print of International Law, civil rights crushed by the israeli authorities and recognition by the United States is a dangerous unilateral act which brings into question and undermines many aspects of International Law and undermines the Un Resolution with the special status of jerusalem. Israel has been recognized as an occupying power in certain areas but in particular we can all hope of a two state solution which give rise to further tension and violence with dramatic consequences of clashes and loss of human life whether the movement on the israeli has always followed a consistent line in line with International Law. Two people, two states and the removal of the settlements in the occupied areas and respect by israel of the structures that built into the european money. In israel or writer said the israelis dont need mor wall separating the need to tear down the walls that separate them. Thank you. Thank you mr. Speaker. Let me start with some facts. Except for the crusaders jerusalem has never been the capital of any other country than israel. Never for any other people. The us demands to move its embassy to west jerusalem which has been part of the state of israel and its foundation. Having said this it would have been preferable if the decision had been taken as a result of a direct negotiation the parties. Therefore the principally correct decision at an adverse timing. According to the high representative the eu stand behind the position of not recognizing jerusalem as the capital of israel. The unilateral decision of the us very worrying. Enough, however why is it that the representatives did not denounce another unilateral about recognizing the palestinian state taken by the swedish socialist government 2014 . Why is it that the high representative is expressing deep worries regarding one unilateral move but not regarding another . Why is the consistent and the balance approach toward israel . [applause] one minute. Thank you president. The christia question is who owe status of jew jerusalem. Donald trump seems to think hes the right one to decide. All of a sudden he has decided to give it jerusalem to israel so that it becomes the is really capital despite the resolutions adopted by the un council and this has triggered a strong reaction and increasing concerns about the situation in the region. We see burning and in my country there were complications as well and that is truly terrible because jerusalem belongs to the jews and the christians and to the muslims and to the palestinians and to the israelis and it should be the capital of the two states. That is key in getting a solution and the eu has to read here. We need to get a solution to this for this situation deteriorates even further. There is a blue card for you. Do you accept it . No . Okay. Fine. Thank you mr. President. Happy hanukkah to all those who celebrate the feast of lights. President trump recognizes jerusalem as the capital is defeats the Congress Already said overwhelming measure 1995. Doesnt change the holy sites but recognizes the fact that it is the most were in place for jews in 3000 years and the capital of the state of israel since 1949. Israel is a confirmation of what exists and nothing more. However weve seen every reaction and they call for [inaudible] the attack innocent civilians. This might be seen as politically but i call upon you to condemn these responses. [inaudible] think this would be a solution. Thank you very much indeed. One and a half minute. Thank you very much indeed. While the us president has announced something which goes far beyond his competence as president of the country and world politician and he is announced that he will recognize jerusalem as the capital of israel which is getting criticism and despair in the international community. He hasnt taken account of the history to create a two state solution affecting the situation between israel and its neighbors. It annoys the palestinians and the muslims. He seriously thought he would be helping in the solution of the problem between israel and palestine and helping to [inaudible] he has a different response. We need to look for peaceful coexistence in mutual recognition. It is true that we support the position that was being talked about beforehand and also was put to the Prime Minister of israel and the president as well. There is support for the we need also a two state solution based on International Law and an alternative to a peaceful solution with simply bloodshed. That is what were already seen happening. There is a blue card for you, will you accept it . You just said that mr. Trump went beyond his competencies as the president of the United States in recognizing jerusalem as the capital of israel. Were you one of those who voted in this chamber to recognize palestine as a country which went beyond the competencies of this parliament when it did not have the powers under any treaty to recognize that country or is it simply that you are pro palestine and anti israel . One rule for one and one rule for another. Response please. Dear colleague, i am much less onesided and emotional than you clearly are. I think it will be totally absurd if i were to suggest that the capital of the United States should be dallas in texas or somewhere north of america. Basically, i think that this really has nothing to do with the competencies of a member state. Thank you. I agree with your preliminary statement but since the president of the United States is taking the risk of the United States beyond the pale in terms of International Law i think it is up to you representing eu and additional up to you to take over the leadership in International Diplomacy here. Secondly, should there not be a Major Political act and the recognition of the state of palestine within the borders defined in 1967 and harder for the Association Agreement and all of the text the eu and israel are germane here and has it not come in the name of law to ask [inaudible] theres a question for you, will you take it, sir . Mr. President. Thank you president. Id like to ask the member why france has not recognize palestine and im not talking about macron but speeches were made on the subject of palestine and i would inform you that the two chambers in france voted in favor of the recognition of palestine and is enshrined in for united resolutions and goes against the grain. President trump decision marks a mistake and has nothing whatsoever to do with Peace Process. Its just a question of a coalition of ultraconservative use and questions. It was to satisfy them. Were not playing monopoly here were people who of money can buy estate. If jerusalem is recognized as the capital then not for the sum of it but for the comprehensive process. The United States have wasted their role as an impartial mediator and the eu has to step into this and has the political clout to help solve this conflict. As we have seen and the conflict in the middle east is becoming stronger and that should be further incentive. And now one minute. President and high representative to islam is the capital of israel millions of europeans are concerned about recognizing thousands of years of history and 70 years of the state of israel and this is not a modern invention. In berlin and paris at the moment palestinians are demonstrating and their allies against israel and their burning israeli flags and burning banners and the police are allowing this to happen. Those who burn flags are burning all reason and tolerance and spreading hatred. Heat should never be the need to be united against all of these anti semitic and anti violent acts. We need to be courageous and we need to president and stand up for democracy and for the right of israel to exist in jewish culture to exist and as europeans we need to send a clear signal jerusalem is the capital of israel. Thank you. The dangers decision taken by the Trump Administration illustrates that it will deflect attention from trouble at home. It is shameful and wrong that they are playing fast in the region with this unstable. Thousands of suffered at the hands of israel for decades and now the Trump Administration is rubbing salt into their wounds. They can no longer claim she act as a neutral player in the region but the un and the eu must show leadership in the eu must supply sanctions and ended business as usual. This means an arms embargo on israel and an immediate suspension of the eu Association Agreement until israel upholds International Law. The government must also take on a role of leadership criticizing the decision to make little impact on the longsuffering people of palestine. The Irish Government needs to recognize the state of palestine immediately especially as the response to the unacceptable action of the Trump Administration. Thank you. Thank you mrs. Anderson. And the last speaker on the list. One minute. Thank you madam president. I may be one of those things that the meeting with Benjamin Netanyahu should not have taken place and im grateful that you were firm. I have three questions on that meeting and on trumps statement. After the irrational statement by President Trump which is more than regrettable and should be condemned because it felt International Law and are you prepared to play the role of mediator to relaunch peace negotiations and i think the eu has to do this. We have the political responsibility to do this for the sake of peace in the middle east and for peace in europe. Secondly with regard to benjamin baton use destroying palestinian territories and supported by the eu is outrageous and are you prepared Vice President to demand and do you also believe that the Association Council cannot meet until such time as the progress. Thank you. Now we will go on with our procedures. Madam President Trump unilateral recognition of jerusalem is the capital of israel runs counter to a solution to the Peace Process in the middle east and to civility and i would welcome the fact that its been clearly criticized because it has reinforced the message of the member state who together act as the un last friday spoke out on the decision of jerusalem. I think they put in a very strong show particularly in the middle east conflict its important that europeans bound together there is no differences based on National Interest in that we condemn all action which violates the resolutions. The members here tonight came out very strongly and i welcome that. I thank you for your diplomatic efforts in the countries where jordan and where its important where he be president because there are vacuums. Thank you. The Peace Process has made so little progress in 23 years so israel will not with drawl military from the west bank. One only needs to look at the map to understand why. Second, israel will not evacuate half a million jews for the west bank and East Jerusalem as that would result in the civil war. With the Israeli Military presence in the settlement and the viable president ial state as possible. A serious plan should be based on what is possible in realistic. I think the recognition of jerusalem by mr. Trump to be the first step of the deadlock. Thank you. Thank you. In the next speaker is [inaudible] i have greek nationality but also palestinian nationality and yesterday you met benjamin it on you, as a friend and associate and looking to find a solution but this friend of yours is wellknown that he is responsible for the situation shown here and it started here and ended up here with the introduce. This shows in reality the occupation of the state. It shows who is the occupier in who is occupied. This map is an insult to the international community. Do you really think that there can be a two state solution . Did you tell Benjamin Netanyahu when you met him did you tell him that he should be up persona non grata because of the crimes that he is. That is what i wanted to say. Thank you. Next speaker. I think it is quite obvious that President Trumps decision is flagrant and the defense of natural law and shows no respect for an agreement reached in the past where there is more instability in the region. The 1993 also agreements when they negotiated a solution in jerusalem and im one of those who believes in Benjamin Netanyahu was a mistake and id like to thank the firmness in his decision and i like to thank you for that the president should be coming to brussels in january. We certainly think what we can do as europeans and i think that we need to support the two state solution as has been said and the instruments we also need to firmly support a difference in tuition policy as i said for some time we need to have a diplomatic solution now. Thank you. The last speaker. Thank you madam president. President trump has recognized jerusalem as the capital of israel and this announcement and the decision to the us embassy is counterproductive measure that would damage peace. He completely disregarded East Jerusalem and ended palestinian for the capital in their own city. The us in violation of Un Resolution 476 and 478. This poor judgment is triggered concern and condemnation around the globe. The sheer incompetence coming from the president of the us is unprecedented in my time and i think the high representative for his statement. Were here to reaffirm that the two state solution will never accept israel and palestine. Let us be launched negotiations between israel and palestine. Finally, to our jewish brothers and sisters, happy hanukkah. Thank you. Finally i get the floor to the high representative. Most of the questions and comments to be addressed with conditions. One, our role in the us will is this move from the United States is a possibility for the European Union to play a role and is the us credited as an honest broker as many think in the arab world and i want to be very clear. I believe that it was not in anyones interest to see the United States discredited. It is in everyones interest to make sure that we create appropriate regional framework that that can company and this is not the situation but i believe it is the responsible role to move in that direction and this will not happen working alone on a plan for this will not happen without the United States and credibly engaged and i believe this is first of all and interest that are friends share and this is why we are engaging in others in the region and we joined forces and it is not either or and its not either or us or anyone else but have to join forces. This is why i said it will not be in it cannot be a European Union specific initiative ever that were going to unite and create forces because this is we need all relative players to be engaged but on a clear political horizon which is to state jerusalem capital and the framework and help them get there. This is also why i didnt say for Prime Minister that definitely not and he is the Prime Minister of israel and i made it very clear that we disagree on many things and probably even clear beyond what is normally done in diplomatic terms because this is the way in which things should be. State clearly that Member States are consistent with it and will not move embassy but will not recognize jerusalem as the capital of the state of israel until the final state is determined and. Negotiation will see the states and capital of both. We are very clear that starting with the European Union its right position and credible and i know that sometimes its not perceived like this but it is credible and partner for two parties and the international community. Otherwise benjamin is on you would not be in brussels yesterday morning meeting the European Union and discussing and even if i disagree with him on many things i hate the fact that he visited and i think that its useful that we engage first of all with parties on the way forward. By the way, its strange to play the medias role and not [inaudible] to the parties. The second point, what is the priority now . First, keep the situation on the ground and this is why im insisting on the support we need to give to jordan and his majesty see the king of jordan. Not to allow violence to take place. Second, which goes together with the support of the forces of wisdom in the region and avoid that vacuum on the political scene with this move open the ways the radical forces to benefit from this development. This is a specific role the European Union can play because of our position clear and loud and the risks that icy that this course that gets polarized and the forces have always worked for peace including in the arab world that marginalized and radicals take the leading role. This is a risk that they cannot afford in the palestinian leadership has always been ready to engage with dialogue and negotiation and this would be small damaging to the palestinians and israelis. Third, as i said keeping the political objective very clear to state jerusalem is the capital both. Fourth, building the international and regional framework that can accompany the start of arab negotiations last but not least this is our own homework and was pleased to see in the council yesterday for unity that we always underline whenever we have [inaudible] 28 Member States speaking with one voice and singing the same song but consistent with the united position we have. This is what makes us powerful passing the message and i believe that this will be key for our work. Last but not least, i took the opportunity of Benjamin Netanyahu to wish him [inaudible]. Please, do not turn a religious of liberation into a political argument. It is not respectful. Maybe it is because i was born a few hundred meters away from the vatican but this should not be done and especially the should not be done when we are discussing the situation in jerusalem. It is dangerous. Religion should never be used for political purposes middle east. Heres a summary of the parliamentary session from Australian Public Affairs channel