We also know that there are some 1.7 million Arab citizens who call
Israel their home and must now and always be able to live as equal
citizens, which makes this a difficult issue for Palestinians and
others in the Arab world. That's why it is so important that in
recognizing each other's homeland--Israel for the Jewish people and
Palestine for the Palestinian people--both sides reaffirm their
commitment to upholding full equal rights for all of their respective
citizens. Principle number three: Provide for a just, agreed, fair, and
realistic solution to the Palestinian refugee issue, with international
assistance, that includes compensation, options and assistance in
finding permanent homes, acknowledgment of suffering, and other
measures necessary for a comprehensive resolution consistent with two
states for two peoples. The plight of many Palestinian refugees is heartbreaking, and all
agree that their needs have to be addressed. As part of a comprehensive
resolution, they must be provided with compensation, their suffering
must be acknowledged, and there will be a need to have options and
assistance in finding permanent homes. The international community can
provide significant support and assistance. I know we are prepared to
do that, including in raising money to help ensure the compensation and
other needs of the refugees are met, and many have expressed a
willingness to contribute to that effort, particularly if it brings
peace. But there is a general recognition that the solution must be
consistent with two states for two peoples, and cannot affect the
fundamental character of Israel. Principle four: Provide an agreed resolution for Jerusalem as the
internationally recognized capital of the two states, and protect and
assure freedom of access to the holy sites consistent with the
established status quo.
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