Western powers press Israel to rein in settlers, halt expansion
- On Friday, nine Western nations—the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Norway, and the Netherlands—issued a joint statement urging Israel to halt settlement expansion in the West Bank and curb settler violence.
- The statement noted the situation in the West Bank has "deteriorated significantly" in recent months, with settler violence reaching "unprecedented levels," asserting current Israeli government policies entrench control and undermine two-state prospects.
- Nations specifically called on Israel to halt a controversial settlement project that would divide the West Bank and isolate Palestinian communities, warning businesses that construction tenders "mark a serious breach of international law."
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition faces demands to hold settlers accountable for abuse, uphold the historic status quo at Jerusalem's Holy Sites, and lift financial restrictions on the Palestinian Authority.
- Following Wednesday's release of a video showing National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir taunting detained activists in Ashdod, several countries including Italy and France summoned Israeli ambassadors to explain the stunt.
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Four European powers call on the Israeli government to put an end to colonization and warn companies against the legal risks associated with construction projects L
"We strongly oppose those who, including members of the Israeli government, advocate the annexation and forced displacement of the Palestinian population," they said in denouncing the situation in the West Bank.
Israel creates facts in the West Bank with new settlements. At the same time, the settlers' violence continues to rise. Germany and three European partner states strongly criticize the action.
Merz, Meloni and allies castigate Israel over West Bank settler violence
“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,” top European leaders warned.
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