Israeli settlements: UK statement

21 Nov 2019 02:35 PM

UK government sets out position on Israeli settlements.

An FCO Spokesperson yesterday said:

The position of the UK on settlements is clear. They are illegal under international law, present an obstacle to peace, and threaten the viability of a two-state solution. We urge Israel to halt its counterproductive settlement expansion.

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