European powers urge Israel to end W. Bank settlement expansion, warn of settler violence
Italy, France, Britain and Germany say Jerusalem is 'undermining stability' and harming prospects for a two-state solution
Western powers press Israel to rein in settlers, halt expansion
ROME, May 22 - Israel must halt the expansion of settlements in the West Bank and curb growing settler violence, seven major Western nations said on Friday, accusing the Israeli government of aggravating tensions in the West Bank. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Western powers press Israel to rein in settlers, halt expansion
ROME, May 22 - Israel must halt the expansion of settlements in the West Bank and curb growing settler violence, seven major Western nations said on Friday, accusing the Israeli government of aggravating tensions in the West Bank. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Italy, France, UK, Germany Urge Israel To End West Bank Settlement Expansion
Noting that the situation in the West Bank had "deteriorated significantly" in the past few months, the countries said settler violence towards Palestinians was at "unprecedented levels".
Italy, France, UK, Germany Urge Israel To End West Bank Settlement Expansion
Noting that the situation in the West Bank had "deteriorated significantly" in the past few months, the countries said settler violence towards Palestinians was at "unprecedented levels".
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