Former German ambassadors urge Merkel to support UN bid

Maan News Agency:

Report: Former German ambassadors urge Merkel to support UN bid Published today 16:18 RAMALLAH (Ma’an) -- 32 former German ambassadors have reportedly urged the German chancellor Angela Merkel to support the Palestinian UN bid in September. The former government staff-members sent a signed letter to Angela Merkel and German foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle Friday, as well as providing a copy to the PLO, expressing their support for the Palestinian UN bid. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has undermined all political efforts for peace talks, the letter said, and the policy of occupation is no longer sustainable. The letter also stressed the illegality of settlements.