Israel has reacted furiously to a condemnation by 14 countries including Ireland, France and Britain of its approval of new settlements in the occupied West Bank, calling the criticism discriminatory against Jews.

fourteen countries have called on Israel to reverse its decision to sanction 19 new settlements.

The Netherlands has joined 13 other countries in condemning Israel’s approval of 19 new settlements in the occupied West Bank, warning that the decision violates international law and risks further destabilizing the region, including efforts to negotiate over the Gaza Strip.