Statement by Richard Miron, Spokesman for the UN Special Coordinator for

the Middle East Peace Process, Robert Serry on Israeli settlement plans in

East Jerusalem and the West Bank

Jerusalem, 5 April 2011

We reiterate that Israeli settlement activity anywhere in occupied territory, including in East Jerusalem, is illegal and contrary to the Roadmap. We call on the Israeli Government to halt further planning for new settlement units, which undermines efforts to bring about resumed Israeli-Palestinian negotiations and prejudices final status discussions.

ENDS


Document Type: Statement
Document Sources: United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process (UNSCO)
Subject: Peace process, Settlements
Publication Date: 05/04/2011