http://www.middleeastmonitor.org.uk/articles/middle-east/1164-israels-accession-to-the-oecd-another-failure-of-human-rights-in-the-international-community
Israel’s accession to the OECD: another failure of human rights in the international community
Middle East Monitor
Tuesday, 15 June 2010 14:30
By Seyfeddin Kara The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), one of the most prestigious economic clubs in the world, was founded in 1961. It currently has 31 member states, most of them EU countries and other developed countries, including the USA. The OECD maintains 60 percent of the world’s wealth. The existence of the organization is a controversial issue as the concept originated in 1948 with the aim of overseeing the distribution of the post-World War II Marshall Plan. Read more…
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“No to the renewal of the EU-Israel Action Plan!”
“Suspend the EU-Israel Trade Association Agreement!”
“Call off Israel’s accession to OECD!”
Occupied Palestine, 5 June 2010 – The European Union is set to renew this month the EU-Israel Action Plan as Israel’s occupation of the Palestinian West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and the Gaza Strip enters its 43rd year. The Plan was first adopted in 2005 to “fulfill the provisions of the [EU-Israel] Association Agreement, build ties in new areas and encourage and support Israel’s objectives for further integration into European economic and social structures.” The EU-Israel Association Agreement forms the legal basis for this relationship. Article 2 of the Agreement states that internal and external policies must be based on respect for human rights and democratic principles. The EU is in violation of its own rules by adopting a business as usual approach with Israel.
The Palestinian Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions National Committee (BNC) is appalled by the EU’s blatant refusal to hold Israel to account for its persistent violations of human rights and international law. The murder of human rights activists on board of the Free Gaza flotilla is only the latest in an ever-growing list of Israel’s abuses. Enough! Read more…
