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Italy, France, UK, Germany urge Israel to end West Bank settlement expansion
Key takeaways
- The statement was welcomed by the Palestinian Authority as an “important step”.
- Noting that the situation in the West Bank had “deteriorated significantly” in the past few months, the countries said settler violence towards Palestinians was at “unprecedented levels”.
- “The policies and practices of the Israeli government, including a further entrenchment of Israeli control, are undermining stability and prospects for a two-state solution,” the statement added.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize Rome: Italy, France, Britain and Germany on Friday urged Israel to stop expanding its settlements in the occupied West Bank, arguing it was “undermining stability” and prospects for a two-state solution.
The statement was welcomed by the Palestinian Authority as an “important step”.
“We call on the government of Israel to end its expansion of settlements and administrative powers, ensure accountability for settler violence and investigate allegations against Israeli forces,” said the countries in a joint statement.
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