John Kerry Parameters

The John Kerry Parameters are a declaration of principles that seeks to serve as a framework for a final solution to the long-standing Israeli–Palestinian conflict. They were proposed by US Secretary of State John Kerry on December 28, 2016, following the UN Security Council's approval of Resolution 2334, in which the United States refrained from using its veto, a rare measure. The plan includes the existence of two Israeli and Palestinian states side by side, with Jerusalem as the capital of both countries, an end to the occupation while fulfilling Israel's security needs, and a viable, demilitarized Palestinian state.[1]

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Israeli–Palestinian
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History
Camp David Accords1978
Madrid Conference1991
Oslo Accords1993 / 95
Hebron Protocol1997
Wye River Memorandum1998
Sharm el-Sheikh Memorandum1999
2000
Taba Summit2001
Road Map2003
Agreement on Movement and Access2005
Annapolis Conference2007
Mitchell-led talks2010–11
Kerry-led talks2013–14
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Background

Malaysia, New Zealand, Senegal and Venezuela submitted a draft resolution condemning the settlement construction in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967 and calling on Israel to desist from this act and to abide by its responsibilities under the Fourth Geneva Convention. Egypt was the original sponsor of the resolution, but after being under "intense" pressure, it withdrew the proposal.[2] The resolution was passed by a vote of 14–0 with the abstention of the United States. The United States explained the abstention by saying that it agrees with some of its provisions, which is that settlements is illegal and a major obstacle to a two-state solution.[3]

Reactions

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu immediately rejected the plan and criticized Kerry for attacking "the only democratic state in the Middle East".[4] Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas expressed his readiness to resume the peace process if Israel stops settlement construction.[5] The French foreign minister Jean-Marc Ayrault, who welcomed Kerry's speech, said he was "clear, committed and courageous".[6]

See also

References
  1. "Kerry's peace principles: Jerusalem would be capital of two states". Haaretz.com. December 28, 2016.
  2. "Egypt's FM explains reason behind withdrawing UN resolution on Palestine". Ahram Online. December 24, 2016.
  3. Stanglin, Doug (December 23, 2016). "U.S. abstains on U.N. vote condemning Israeli settlements". USA TODAY.
  4. "Netanyahu tells Kerry: Israel doesn't need to be lectured about peace by foreign leaders". Ynetnews. December 28, 2016.
  5. "Israel-Palestinians: Netanyahu condemns John Kerry speech". December 29, 2016 – via www.bbc.com.
  6. "French Minister of Foreign Affairs Welcomes US Secretary of State Kerry's Speech in Support of Middle East Peace- France MoFA Statement". UN.org. December 29, 2016.
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