Jerusalem, May 25, 2003
Goverment meeting about the Prime Minister's statement on the Roadmap
A. The Government of Israel, today (Sunday), May 25, 2003, considered
the Prime Minister's statement on the Roadmap, as well as Israel's
comments on its implementation. Following its deliberations, the
Government, by a majority vote, resolved:
Based on the 23 May 2003 statement of the United States Government,
in which the United States committed to fully and seriously address
Israel's comments to the Roadmap during the implementation phase,
the Prime Minister announced on 23 May 2003 that Israel has agreed
to accept the steps set out in the Roadmap.
The Government of Israel affirms the Prime Minister's announcement,
and resolves that all of Israel's comments, as addressed in the Administration's statement, will be implemented in full during the implementation phase of the Roadmap.
A list of the comments forwarded by Israel for the review of the Administration in the United States has been attached to this
decision.
B. The Government also resolved, concerning the issue of the
refugees, as follows:
The Government of Israel today accepted the steps set out in the
Roadmap. The Government of Israel expresses its hope that the
political process that will commence, in accordance with the 24 June
2002 speech of President Bush, will bring security, peace and
reconciliation between Israel and the Palestinians.
The Government of Israel further clarifies that, both during and
subsequent to the political process, the resolution of the issue of
the refugees will not include their entry into or settlement within
the State of Israel.