7 March 2024
“I condemn yesterday’s reported advancement by the Israeli authorities of plans for over 3,400 housing units in settlements in the occupied West Bank.
Israel’s settlement expansion continues to be a driver of conflict in the occupied West Bank, further entrenching the occupation and undermining the right of Palestinians to self-determination and independent statehood.
I reiterate that all settlements are illegal under international law, and I urge Israeli authorities to cease all settlement activity and refrain from provocative actions.”
[ENDS]
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Document Type: Statement
Document Sources: United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process (UNSCO)
Subject: Access and movement, Armed conflict, Human rights and international humanitarian law, Israeli settlements, Occupation, Population, Self-determination, West Bank
Publication Date: 07/03/2024
URL source: https://unsco.unmissions.org/sites/default/files/sc_statement_on_israeli_settlement_plans_-_7_march_2024.pdf
Document Type: Statement
Document Sources: United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process (UNSCO)
Subject: Access and movement, Armed conflict, Human rights and international humanitarian law, Israeli settlements, Occupation, Population, Self-determination, West Bank
Publication Date: 07/03/2024
URL source: https://unsco.unmissions.org/sites/default/files/sc_statement_on_israeli_settlement_plans_-_7_march_2024.pdf