Statement by the Press Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, on the decision
regarding the construction of housing units in the West Bank
- The Government of Japan deeply deplores that, the Government of Israel has repeatedly continued to proceed with a plan for the construction of a total of 1,225 new housing units in the Jewish settlements in the West Bank.
- The Israeli Government continues to proceed with its plan for settlement construction at a time when the U.S. and the international community are making utmost efforts to resume direct negotiations between Israeli and Palestinian sides. This clearly goes against the ongoing efforts by the international community.
- Settlement activities are a violation of international law, and Japan has repeatedly called upon Israel to fully freeze settlement activities. The Government of Japan does not recognize any unilateral act that prejudges the final status of the territories in the pre-1967 borders. Japan strongly calls upon Israel not to implement the above-mentioned plan of construction for the sake of progress in the peace process.
- Japan once again strongly urges that both sides act to enhance mutual trust and continue to make steady efforts for peace.
Document Type: Press Release, Statement
Country: Israel, Japan
Subject: Boundaries and demarcation lines, Human rights and international humanitarian law, Land, Legal issues, Settlements, Statehood-related
Publication Date: 17/06/2013
Country: Israel, Japan
Subject: Boundaries and demarcation lines, Human rights and international humanitarian law, Land, Legal issues, Settlements, Statehood-related
Publication Date: 17/06/2013