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Ashton condemns Israel’s settlement expansion plan

08-06-2012

EU Foreign Affairs Chief Catherine Ashton has deplored plans by the Israeli government to build over 800 additional settlement housing units as well as the plan to relocate some of the settlers from Ulpana within the occupied Palestinian territory.
 
“Settlements are illegal under international law and threaten to make a two-state solution impossible. Settlement activity is detrimental to current peace efforts, including by the Quartet, and puts those efforts at risk,” said Ashton in a statement.
 
The EU Representative called on the Israeli Government to “exercise the highest sense of responsibility by reversing these decisions to demonstrate its commitment toward the peace process, in full respect of international law.” (EU Neighbourhood Info)
 
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The EU and the Middle East Peace process
 
 


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