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EU says Israel’s continued settlement building threatening peace efforts
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleThe European Union is warning Israel that continued building in the West Bank is endangering efforts to renew peace talks with the Palestinians.
“The European Union has requested clarifications from Israeli authorities and conveyed the expectation that they reconsider these decisions, which are detrimental to on-going efforts towards meaningful peace talks,” the statement says.
“All settlement activity is illegal under international law, and it undermines the viability of the two-state solution and the prospect for a lasting peace.”
On Monday, the Defense Ministry body responsible for authorizing settlement construction in the West Bank advanced plans for 1,292 housing units, drawing ire from the Palestinians.
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