EU calls on Israel to reverse announcement of settlement tenders and put end to settlement expansion – EEAS Spokesperson’s statement/Non-UN document

 
STATEMENT

Statement by the Spokesperson on Israel's new announcement of settlement tenders

Today's announcements of settlement tenders, if implemented, will further undermine the viability of the two-State solution; they are illegal in international law and constitute an obstacle to peace.

Israel should reverse these decisions, thereby putting an end to settlement expansion.

The decisions risk inflaming the very tense situation on the ground.

All sides need to exercise maximum restraint and avoid taking any decision that could exacerbate tensions.

FOR FURTHER DETAILS: 

Catherine Ray: +32 498 96 99 21 – +32 2 296 99 21 – Catherine.Ray@ec.europa.eu  – @CatherineEUspox

Maja Kocijancic: +32 498 984 425 – +32 2 298 65 70 – Maja.Kocijancic@ec.europa.eu  – @MajaEUspox

Nabila Massrali: +32 460 75 41 75 – Nabila.Massrali@ec.europa.eu

http://eeas.europa.eu/statements-eeas/2015/150130_04_en.htm