European Union Rejects U.S. Middle East Peace Plan

The transcript discusses the EU's criticism of a peace plan that could lead to Israeli annexation of Palestinian territories, as announced by Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu. Joseph Borrell, the EU's High Representative, expressed concerns over the plan's impact on a viable Palestinian state. The Trump administration's plan, led by Jared Kushner, faced criticism for lacking Palestinian input. The Yesha Council, representing Israeli settlements, criticized the U.S. for not supporting Israeli sovereignty strongly enough, as the Trump administration advised delaying annexation until after Israeli elections.

What was the main reason the EU foreign policy chief found the peace plan unworkable?

• It was not supported by the United States.

• It could lead to continued Israeli annexation of Palestinian territory.

• It lacked support from the United Nations.

• It was too expensive to implement.

What specific area did Netanyahu plan to annex that caused Palestinian outrage?

• The Golan Heights

• The Gaza Strip

• The Jordan Valley to the Northern Dead Sea

• East Jerusalem

What was Joseph Borrell's main criticism of the peace plan?

• It endorsed Israeli territorial expansion at the expense of a viable Palestinian state.

• It was too vague in its proposals.

• It was not supported by the EU member states.

• It did not include economic incentives.

How did Palestinian President Machmud Abbas describe the Trump administration's plan?

• Nonsense

• A diplomatic breakthrough

• A fair compromise

• A step towards peace

Why did the Trump administration advise delaying the annexation vote?

• To gain more international support

• To revise the plan with new terms

• To wait for the outcome of Israel's presidential elections

• To negotiate with Palestinian leaders