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Article: Christian leaders oppose settlements.(Israeli settlements)
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- The Christian Century
- Article date:
- March 22, 1995
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Eight prominent church leaders have asked the Clinton administration to use its influence to halt Israeli construction in East Jerusalem and expansion in Palestinian areas. In a letter headed "Jerusalem: City of Peace," released March 6 in anticipation of a meeting with President Clinton, the leaders--Roman Catholic, Protestant and Orthodox--warn that Middle East peace efforts will be jeopardized if Israel continues to attempt to assert exclusive sovereignty over the city.
"Making Jerusalem a subject for open negotiation between Israelis and Palestinians is essential for reaching an accord on the question of Jerusalem," the letter states. Noting that the city is ...