Western nations warn Israel to end illegal settlement expansion, violence
Nine Western countries have urged Israel to stop expanding its settlements in the occupied West Bank, in a joint statement that also condemns settler violence and warns construction companies not to bid for tenders. In a joint statement on Friday, the leaders of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Norway and the Netherlands emphasised that such settlements violate international law. Recommended Stories list of 4 items list 1 of 4 Poll finds nearly three-quarters of Democratic voters oppose aid to Israel list 2 of 4 Do aid flotillas make a difference for Palestinians under Israeli blockade? list 3 of 4 Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile: Can it be safely transferred? list 4 of 4 Israeli attacks kill several in Lebanon, with health workers targeted end of list “Over the past few months, the situation in the West Bank has deteriorated significantly. Settler violence is at unprecedented levels. The policies and practices of the Israeli governmen...