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04MADRID2693
2004-07-15 08:54:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Madrid
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SPAIN:ICJ ADVISORY OPINION ON ISRAELI SECURITY

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C O N F I D E N T I A L MADRID 002693 

SIPDIS

E.O. 12958: DECL: 07/13/2014
TAGS: PREL IS SP ICJ UNGA
SUBJECT: SPAIN:ICJ ADVISORY OPINION ON ISRAELI SECURITY
BARRIER DEMARCHE

REF: A. STATE 152014

B. MADRID 2659

Classified By: Kathleen Fitzpatrick, Political Counselor, for Reasons 1
.4 (b) and (d)

C O N F I D E N T I A L MADRID 002693

SIPDIS

E.O. 12958: DECL: 07/13/2014
TAGS: PREL IS SP ICJ UNGA
SUBJECT: SPAIN:ICJ ADVISORY OPINION ON ISRAELI SECURITY
BARRIER DEMARCHE

REF: A. STATE 152014

B. MADRID 2659

Classified By: Kathleen Fitzpatrick, Political Counselor, for Reasons 1
.4 (b) and (d)


1. (C) We delivered reftel A demarche to Juan Manuel Linares,
MFA Deputy DG for UN Affairs, on July 13 and to Alberto
Moreno, MFA Deputy DG for Middle East Affairs, on July 14.
Both stated that they could not commit to a position on the
proposed UNGA resolution, as the EU had not yet decided on a
common policy, but that the GOS's inclination was to abstain.
Both also mentioned that a final decision would have to wait
until FM Moratinos returned from the EU Foreign Ministers'
meeting in Brussels. (Before receipt of reftel A, we had
raised our concerns with Alvaro Iranzo, the new MFA Director
General for the Middle East and North Africa - see reftel B)


2. (C) Linares stated that he personally sees the Palestinian
resolution as "unhelpful" to the peace process and Road Map.
He added that Spain would like to see the issue go away
before it reaches the UN Security Council, as it would most
likely be addressed in September when Spain has the UNSC
presidency. They would prefer the issue not come up on their
watch.
MANZANARES