Bush calls on Israel to end settlements
AFP
Date: 05-26-05
WASHINGTON (AFP) - US President George W. Bush called on Israel to end the development of settlements on the occupied West Bank and dismantle illegal settlements.
"Israel should not undertake any activity that contravenes roadmap obligations or prejudice final status negotiations with regard to Gaza, the West Bank and Jerusalem," Bush told a joint press conference after talks with Palestinian leader Mahmud Abbas.
"Therefore, Israel must remove unauthorized outposts and stop settlement expansion.
"The barrier being erected by Israel as a part of its security effort must be a security, rather than political, barrier. And its route should take into account, consistent with security needs, its impact on Palestinians not engaged in terrorist activities.
"As we make progress toward security and in accordance with the road map, Israeli forces should withdraw to their positions on September the 28th, 2000.
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