Ma'an News Agency : "EU: Settlements are illegal"

 
EU: Settlements are illegal

Published yesterday (updated) 08/09/2009 19:35

Bethlehem – Ma’an – The European Union said on Tuesday it is seriously concerned over Israel’s recent approval of further expansion of illegal settlements on Palestinian land in the West Bank.

“The European Union expresses its serious concern over Israel’s approval of additional settlement construction,” a statement from the EU’s presidency, currently held by Sweden.

“Settlements are illegal under international law and constitute an obstacle to peace. The European Union reiterates its call on Israel to immediately end settlement activities, including in East Jerusalem and including natural growth, and to dismantle all outposts erected since March 2001,” the statement also said.

The Israeli government approved the construction of 455 settler homes in existing West Bank colonies, in defiance of US and international calls for a total freeze on settlement building in order to pave the way for renewed peace negotiations.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government says it intends to reduce construction after allowing this increase.


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