Government reiterates position on Israeli settlements
Monday, 24 February 2020 22:32
James Cleverly, Minister for the Middle East and North Africa said:
The UK condemns Israel’s announcement to move forward with the
construction of 1,077 housing units in Givat Hamatos, in southern
Jerusalem. This follows the announcement on 20 February to advance
2,200 units in the existing settlement of Har Homa....Request free trial
, Minister for the Middle
East and North Africa said:
The UK condemns Israel’s announcement to move forward
with the construction of 1,077 housing units in Givat
Hamatos, in southern Jerusalem. This follows the
announcement on 20 February to advance 2,200 units in
the existing settlement of Har Homa.
Settlement construction in these highly sensitive
areas undermines the viability of a future
Palestinian state with its capital in East Jerusalem.
The UK’s position on Israeli settlements is clear:
they are illegal under international law and damaging
to renewed efforts to launch peace negotiations. We
urge Israel to reverse this decision immediately.
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