The European Union (EU) demanded Israeli authorities stop settlement activities following Israel’s announcement of expansion plans in occupied Jerusalem.
EU spokesman in the West Bank Shadi Othman declared his total rejection
Othman’s condemnatory statement follows Israeli announcement of 1500 new settlement units in occupied Jerusalem
According to Quds Press Othman deplores the recent settlement announcements as “it could hamper or undermine any Palestinian-Israeli future negotiations.”
The EU considers the establishment of Israeli settlements in the Israeli-occupied territories illegal under international law he said.
He pointed out that contacts are made to put pressures on Israeli authorities to freeze settlement growth.
