Ban condemns Israel’s approval of new settlement construction in West Bank
“He reiterates that settlements are illegal under international law, an impediment to peace, and cannot be reconciled with the Government of Israel’s stated intention to pursue a two-state solution,” said a statement issued by Ban’s spokesperson in New York.
Further to the statement, the Secretary-General urged the Government of Israel to halt and reverse such decisions in the interest of peace and a just final status agreement.
“The Secretary-General remains concerned about the imminent threat of demolitions in the Palestinian village of Susiya in Area C of the West Bank ahead of a 3 August court hearing on a directly related planning petition,” the statement added.
It underscored that destruction of private property in occupied territory is prohibited under international humanitarian law, and for which actions there must be accountability.
Photo: OCHA
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