20 January 2016
SG/SM/17477
Deeply Concerned over Reports of Israeli Land Authorization in West Bank,
Secretary-General Reiterates Calls for Policy Changes by Government
The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon:
The Secretary-General is deeply concerned about reports of the Israeli Government authorizing the declaration of 370 acres in the West Bank, south of Jericho, as so-called “State land”. If implemented, this declaration would constitute the largest land appropriation by Israel in the West Bank since August 2014.
The Secretary-General reiterates his call for substantial policy changes on the ground by Israel that will improve the lives of Palestinians. Settlement activities are a violation of international law and run counter to the public pronouncements of the Government of Israel supporting a two-State solution to the conflict.
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Document Type: French text, Statement
Document Sources: Secretary-General
Subject: Annexation, Human rights and international humanitarian law, Land, Settlements
Publication Date: 20/01/2016