Burt condemns settlement plans across the West Bank

Thursday, 11 January 2018 18:40

Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt has condemned the advancement of plans by the Israeli Authorities for 1,122 settlement units across the West Bank. He said: The UK strongly condemns the advancement by the Israeli authorities of plans and tenders for settlement units across the West Bank. We call on Israel to reconsider these proposals. Settlements are illegal under international law and undermine the physical viability of the two-state solution.  ...Request free trial