I propose to take Questions Nos. 433 and 440 together.
Following the end of the recent round of direct negotiations in April, the EU, UN and others, including the US administration, have made clear their continued support for a renewal of dialogue and negotiation, which is the only way to achieve a comprehensive peace agreement. However, there is no move under way at the moment to try to achieve such a resumption, nor is such a move expected without a strong indication that the parties, and in particular the Government of Israel, are ready to negotiate seriously.
The basis for talks remains the same: to reach an agreement incorporating a two state solution based on the 1967 borders, with appropriate agreed adjustments if necessary. While some analysts now question if such a solution is still possible, no workable alternative has been put forward which would reasonably satisfy the needs and aspirations of both peoples.