The Palestinian Foreign Ministry described the international reaction towards Israeli settlement activity as shy especially by the states that claim supporting the two-state solution and keenness on human rights as well as adherence to settling the conflict through peaceful means.
In a statement on Saturday the Ministry reiterated its position regarding settlements as being illegal and illegitimate. “They are null and void a crime and even a main obstacle on the way of the American efforts to resume negotiations” the statement added.
The Ministry demanded a firm American and international stand that deters Israeli settlement activities and reinstates negotiations between Palestinians and Israelis.
