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Greens want to end EU trade deal with Israel

April 14, 2015 10:46
Green Party leader Natalie Bennett launching the manifesto (Photo: BBC)

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Marcus Dysch,

Marcus Dysch

1 min read

The Green Party would suspend the European Union’s trade agreement with Israel, according to the party’s election manifesto.

Launched in London on Tuesday morning by Green leader Natalie Bennett, the policy document highlights the approach that would be taken to the Middle East.

“We seek a just, sustainable and peaceful solution to the Arab-Israeli conflict, based on mutual recognition of the rights to independent statehood for Palestinians and Israelis,” the manifesto states.

It adds: “We condemn human rights violations by both parties and the oppression and disproportionate use of aggression by the Israeli government against the people of Gaza.