European Parliament votes to recognize Palestine statehood 'in principle'

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European Parliament votes to recognize Palestine statehood 'in principle'
Published time: December 17, 2014 12:07
Edited time: December 17, 2014 12:57
The European Parliament reiterated its support for the two-state solution "on the basis of the 1967 borders, with Jerusalem as the capital of both states, with the secure State of Israel and an independent, democratic, contiguous and viable Palestinian State living side by side in peace and security on the basis of the right of self-determination and full respect of international law."
MEPs emphasized the EU's strongest opposition to any acts of terrorism connected with Palestinians' campaign for statehood, however.
European Parliament votes to recognize Palestine statehood in principle RT News

What does "in principle mean"? Does this mean Gaza can sue Israel for damages?
in principle
phrase of principle

1. 1.
   as a general idea or plan, although the details are not yet established or clear.
   "the government agreed in principle to a peace plan that included a ceasefire"
   synonyms: in general, in essence, on the whole, in the main
   "he has accepted the idea in principle"

Sounds like it means they are all for Palestine being a separate state with their land given back. Israel had best stop building, they are like building for the Pals now.