The European Union is condemning the Israeli army’s demolition of 10 East Jerusalem buildings this morning located in an area under Palestinian Authority control.
“Israel’s settlement policy, including actions taken in that context, such as forced transfers, evictions, demolitions and confiscations of homes, is illegal under international law. In line with the EU’s long-standing position, we expect the Israeli authorities to immediately halt the ongoing demolitions,” the EU’s foreign policy arm says in a statement.
The bloc adds: “The continuation of this policy undermines the viability of the two-state solution and the prospect for a lasting peace and seriously jeopardizes the possibility of Jerusalem serving as the future capital of both States.”
Israel says the 10 buildings in the Sur Baher neighborhood are situated on land where construction is barred because of its proximity to the West Bank security barrier. The Palestinians reject this rationale and say the demolitions are to force them out of Jerusalem.
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