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Blinken: New Israeli Settlements Are ‘Inconsistent with International Law’
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken stated the United States considers the constructing of Israeli settlements in Palestinian territories unlawful and “counterproductive to reaching a permanent peace.”
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On settlements, we’ve seen the studies and I’ve to say we’re disenchanted within the announcement. It’s been longstanding U.S. coverage below Republican and Democratic administrations alike that new settlements are counterproductive to reaching a permanent peace. They’re additionally inconsistent with worldwide legislation. Our administration maintains a agency opposition to settlement enlargement, and in our judgment. this solely weakens — doesn’t strengthen — Israel’s safety.
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