JERUSALEM: POLICY OPTIONS FOR THE EU

Today, there is a pressing need to take effective action in Jerusalem . Any durable solution to the conflict must be based on full respect of international law and by maintaining access to the holy sites for worshippers of all three religions. Israeli settlement activity in East Jerusalem should be halted. A serious political debate should be resumed to define and resolve all relevant issues concerning the city.

The European Union can strengthen its role by encouraging concrete actions in East Jerusalem.