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Thursday, November 27, 2025
Germany, Italy, France, UK condemn ‘massive increase of settler violence’ in West Bank
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Germany, Italy, France and Britain call to abide by international law and protect Palestinians in the West Bank, in a joint statement.
“We – France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom – strongly condemn the massive increase of settler violence against Palestinian civilians and call for stability in the West Bank,” said the foreign ministers of those countries in the statement.
The countries “welcome President Trump’s clear opposition to annexation, and reiterate our opposition to any form of annexation,” and call on Israel to reverse its decision to build new housing units within the so-called E1 settlement bloc.
They also urge Israel to restore tax revenues it has withheld from the Palestinian Authority, calling the policy “unjustifiable.”
“Weakening the PA undermines its ability to deliver its reform agenda and to take on responsibility in Gaza, as envisioned in UN Security Council Resolution 2803. A financial collapse of the PA would only harm regional stability and the security of Israel itself,” the countries say.
They reiterate their support for a two-state solution to Israel’s conflict with the Palestinians.
Israel has rejected any role for the PA in governing post-war Gaza, though it has also indicated support for the Trump plan, included in the UNSC resolution, which suggests a role for the body after reforms are made.
The Times of Israel Community.