Settlements endanger peace process

The planned construction in East Jerusalem is jeopardising the Middle East peace process, writes the liberal daily Der Standard: "What will happen now with the so-called peace process? Most likely nothing. But that was also true before the scandal. All that's changed is that now people are taking an even closer look at this crucial theatre of events. ... More and more people - also in the EU - are arguing for the recognition of a unilaterally declared Palestinian state, if it can't be reached at the negotiating table. Like all unilateral steps, that would also be a very dangerous undertaking with unpredictable consequences. There is only one way to avert this danger, and that is with real, meaningful negotiations. But that's a far cry from what we're seeing now."

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