For government officials in Paris, Israel and the PA (Palestinian Authority) do not have to reach a final status agreement to define borders. France has already done so, defining the city of Maale Adumim as �occupied Palestinian territory�, Ynet reports.
An Israeli born to French parents applied for a passport, planning to travel to France to study. He received a temporary travel document, until his passport is ready, and as he traveled home to Maale Adumim, he realized that instead of his country being listed as �Israel�, it lists him as living in �occupied Palestinian territory�.
According to the report, Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman does not plan to sweep the matter under the carpet, but the Foreign Ministry does plan to send a letter of protest to French government officials.
(YWN � Israel Desk, Jerusalem)
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No country recognizes the West Bank as part of Israel. Except for Jerusalem, Israel does not consider the West Bank to be a permanent part of Israel.
I’m not clear on this…
Who classified Ma’ale Adumim in that way, the French or Israel???
Didnt know there was a country Palestine yet created. Just realize that the entire world is standing strong with Palestinian demands.
#1 It should have been written, JORDAN….since they were the first sovereign entity over that area for approximately 40 years. Before that Britain and Turkey.
I want BORO PARK on my passport!