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Israel’s Expansion of Settlements in Occupied Territories Deemed Illegitimate by EU

In a stark rebuke, the European Union has reaffirmed its stance that Israel’s settlement expansion in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem contravenes international law, a position validated by the International Court of Justice in July of last year.
According to a statement from the European External Action Service, the relentless growth of these settlements poses a significant threat to the prospects of a lasting peace and the viability of the two-state solution.
The EU has urged the Israeli government to rescind its settlement plans, uphold its international obligations, and safeguard the rights of the Palestinian population in the occupied territories.
The EU reaffirmed its commitment to a comprehensive, equitable, and enduring peace based on the two-state solution, as outlined in relevant UN Security Council resolutions, where Israel and Palestine can coexist peacefully within secure and recognized borders.
Notwithstanding its concerns over Israel’s actions in occupied Palestine, the European Union and its member states have continued to provide financial and other forms of support to the Israeli government.

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