Brussels (UNA/WAFA) – The European Union said that Israel's recent decision to expand its control over the occupied West Bank is inconsistent with international law..
This came in a joint statement issued Wednesday evening by the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, and the Commissioner for Mediterranean Affairs, Dubravka Šuicia, regarding Israel's decision to amend land registration and property ownership procedures in the West Bank..
The European statement indicated that the Israeli decision was “futile” and “contradicts international law.”".
He explained that the decision “risks undermining ongoing international efforts to stabilize the region and advance peace efforts.”".
He stated that the European Union has long maintained its position of not recognizing Israeli sovereignty over the territories occupied since June 1967, in accordance with relevant UN Security Council resolutions..
The statement called on all parties to avoid unilateral actions that would escalate tensions and undermine the chances of reaching a negotiated solution..
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