From the Liveblog of
Wednesday, August 6, 2014
Kerry: After ceasefire, tackle ‘broader’ issues
US Secretary of State John Kerry tells the BBC a ceasefire in Gaza must be the precursor to “broader” negotiations for a two-state solution between Israel and the Palestinians to ensure lasting peace in the region.
“You have to begin to make life better for the Palestinians,” Kerry says, adding the US supports the opening of crossings to Gaza “to get food in and reconstruct, and have greater freedom, but that has to come with a greater responsibility towards Israel, which means giving up rockets and moving into a different place.”
He stressed that a truce solution in Gaza would only come together when there is “a bigger, broader approach to the underlying issues of two states” which would ensure the rights of Palestinians while guaranteeing Israel’s security.
The Times of Israel Community.