Italy, France, UK, Germany urge Israel to end settlement expansion
Italy, France, the UK, and Germany have urged Israel to halt its settlement expansion in the occupied West Bank, citing concerns over stability and the two-state solution. The joint statement was welcomed by the Palestinian Authority as a significant step forward. The countries condemned Israel's E1 settlement plan as a serious breach of international law and called for accountability regarding settler violence.
- ▪The four European countries called for an end to Israeli settlement expansion, stating it undermines stability.
- ▪They condemned the E1 settlement plan, which involves constructing 3,400 housing units in the West Bank.
- ▪The Palestinian Authority welcomed the joint statement as an important step and called for concrete actions.
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Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir takes part in the annual Jerusalem Day march in the Old City of Jerusalem, May 14, 2026. AMMAR AWAD / REUTERS Italy, France, Britain and Germany on Friday, May 22, 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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