EU Parliament: Palestinian Statehood Bid 'Legitimate'

BETHLEHEM  (NNN-Ma'an) -- The European Parliament has called Palestine's bid for statehood "legitimate" in a resolution passed Thursday, and said that a solution should be found within a year.

MEPs believe, however, that Palestinian statehood should result from negotiations, during the current UN General Assembly session, a statement posted Thursday said.

"The right of Palestinians to self-determination and to have their own state is unquestionable, as is the right of Israel to exist within safe borders", said the resolution, which was adopted by a show of hands. -- NNN-MA'AN