European nations, Canada decry Israel’s new, illegal West Bank settlements
Summary
Fourteen countries, including Canada and the UK, have criticized Israel's approval of 19 new settlements in the West Bank. They argue these settlements are illegal under international law and could harm the ongoing ceasefire in Gaza. Israel's Finance Minister stated the settlements aim to block the establishment of a Palestinian state.Key Facts
- Fourteen countries, including Canada, the UK, and France, condemned Israel's new West Bank settlements.
- The countries say these settlements are illegal under international law.
- They warn the settlements could undermine a ceasefire in Gaza.
- The countries reaffirm support for a peace solution between Israelis and Palestinians.
- Israel's Finance Minister stated the new settlements aim to prevent a Palestinian state.
- Since late 2022, Israel has approved or legalized 69 settlements.
- The UN notes settlement expansion as a barrier to Israeli-Palestinian peace.
- New settlements are mostly in the northeastern West Bank, an area with little prior settlement.
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