EU Ambassador to haredim: You are part of peace

Ambassador to the European Union in Israel, Lars Fabrog - Andersen , strengthens ties with Orthodox Sector : This week there in his private office meeting with prolonged Haredi group limited , was headed by Chairman of the Orthodox Likud member of the Presidium of the Likud , Yaakov Wieder , and Director of External Relations Headquarters , Lion Sonnenberg . The special meeting, first reported by B'Chadrei Charedim "about the changes that occur in Haredi society , and political and security issues associated with developing political negotiations .

Ambassador Fabrog - Andersen, at the beginning of the meeting stressed that it is used as an ambassador to the citizens of the State of Israel, and as far as the Haredim are an important part of Israeli society. "We want to understand and recognize the Haredi sector and also promote the peace process," he said.

One participant noted after the meeting that the EU urges the map well, " Union understand that the haredi community, growing and becoming more and more meaningful," he said.

Further meeting the ambassador said that he believes a change in prejudice within Israeli society towards the EU is of great importance for Israel: "I am sure that more and more Israelis are aware that the EU wants to bring Israel to Europe and it is in Israel's interest to get closer.
The ambassador also stressed that "We (Europe), are a major player in the region, have always been and always will. Relationship are very important for both sides, and I believe that if political conditions permit , they tighten up levels of cooperation highest . That depends on the peace process, we hope for its success. Presently, we are at a critical point. Beyond that, we are concerned the window of opportunity for the two countries is closing. This is the only fair solution to the conflict, will ensure the existence and security of both nations. "

Cause of the meeting was the proposal by Wieder , a member of the Presidium of the Likud vote in favor of annexation . EU Ambassador invited the meeting in order to understand whether this mindset Haredi community - ex officio Chairman of the ultra-Orthodox, represents.

This issue seems that the positions were contradictory , Ambassador told the participants : "There is an international consensus that Israel needs to live within secure borders based on the '67 borders with land swaps alongside a Palestinian state and that Jerusalem should be the capital of two states. Whether Israel will continue building settlements if talks end without result , I'm afraid that what be a wan is a situation where Israel will find itself isolated in Europe, not because the decision of the government , but because the public mood and on private economic entities . "

The ambassador also noted that the issue of labeling settlement products " is gaining momentum always when notice of settlement construction."

This meeting, which sides also discussed other issues are on the agenda of the Haredi community, such as anti-Semitism in Europe, etc. , is part of a series of meetings planned by members of the Orthodox Likud headquarters

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