From a DailyKos commenter, via Annie:
EU envoy report in full [.pdf]. It describes how Israel is implementing “the progressive separation of East Jerusalem from the rest of the West Bank” and concludes that “Israel is, by legal and practical means, actively pursuing its annexation by systematically undermining the Palestinian presence in the city”. It warns that if these trends aren’t quickly reversed the prospects of E. Jerusalem becoming the capital of a Palestinian state – that is, the prospects for a two-state settlement – are slim to none.”
And look at this, from that link. Note the global repercussions of radicalizing religious tensions.
The interlinked Israeli policies and measures continue to negatively affect East Jerusalem’s crucial role in Palestinian political, economic, social and cultural life. This has contributed to the increasing separation between East Jerusalem and the rest of the West Bank and Gaza. The wider political consequences of the above measures are of great concern. Over the past few years the changes to the city have run counter to the peace process. Attempts to exclusively emphasize the Jewish identity of the city threaten its religious diversity and radicalise the conflict, with potential regional and global repercussions.
