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In joining in this ecumenical statement, the ELCA recalls a number of desired outcomes it has stated previously with respect to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.<\/p>\n
1. Israelis and Palestinians co-existing in justice and peace, as citizens of viable and secure Israeli and Palestinian states.<\/p>\n
In that regard, our Palestinian Lutheran partners have often said, the security of Israelis depends on the freedom of Palestinians and the freedom of Palestinians depends on the security of Israelis.<\/p>\n
2. An end to Israeli occupation of the Palestinian territories.<\/p>\n
3. An end to terrorism and violence by individuals, groups, and states.<\/p>\n
4. The establishment of and international support for a viable, contiguous Palestinian state.<\/p>\n
5. An end to further expansion of the separation wall on Palestinian territory and the related appropriation of natural resources (e.g., water, farmland).<\/p>\n
6. A cessation of all settlement activities and withdrawal from settlements on Palestinian territory to the 1967 boundaries.<\/p>\n
7. A negotiated, final status agreement, which includes a \u201cshared Jerusalem\u201d that can serve as a capital to both Palestine and Israel, with access by and full rights in the city for Jews, Christians, and Muslims.<\/p>\n