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TunisiaEU Spokesperson: Israeli new settlements announcement seriously undermines two-state solution
The EU has stressed in a statement by its Spokesperson that the announcement by the Israeli government on 24 January to build 2.500 settlement units across the West Bank, and the approval of building permits for 566 settlement units in East Jerusalem on 22 January, “seriously undermine the prospects for a viable two-state solution.”
“It is regrettable that Israel is proceeding with this policy, despite the continuous serious international concern and objections, which have been constantly raised at all levels,” said the statement.
The EU underlines that “continued settlement expansion, illegal under international law as reaffirmed by UN Security Council Resolution 2334, goes directly against long-standing EU policy and the recommendations of the Quartet Report. A negotiated two-state solution is the only way to fulfil the legitimate aspirations of both parties and to achieve enduring peace.”
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Quartet Report
Council conclusions on Middle East Peace Process (20-06-2016)
EEAS – The EU and the Middle East Peace Process
European Parliament – The EU and the Middle East peace process
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