UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday published a statement with scathing criticism of Israel’s approval of new construction in Judea and Samaria.
Guterres also denounced the retroactive regularization of three outposts adjacent to Eli.
“The Secretary-General reiterates that settlements are a flagrant violation of international law and relevant United Nations resolutions,” said Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for Guterres.
“He once again urges the Government of Israel to halt and reverse the expansion of settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, to immediately and completely cease all settlement activities in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, and to fully respect its legal obligations in that regard,” added Haq. READ MORE