European Union Criticizes Israel’s West Bank Measures
"European Union condemns recent decisions by Israel's Security Cabinet to expand Israeli control in the West Bank. This move is another step in the wrong direction, while the whole international community is making an effort to implement phase two of the comprehensive plan for Gaza," spokesperson Anouar El Anouni said during the European Commission’s midday press briefing.
El Anouni emphasized that the measures threaten the sensitive status of religious sites. "We recall that annexation is illegal under international law, therefore any concrete step taking toward that end would be considered a breach of international law," he added.
He reiterated the EU’s "unwavering commitment" to achieving lasting peace based on the two-state solution. "I will also be stressing here that the situation of the West Bank has been under our scrutiny, EU scrutiny for a long time, recalling that the measures that have been put forward by the (EU Commission) President (Ursula) von der Leyen at the latest State of the Union, still on the table come also as a consequence, in terms of the actions in the West Bank undermining the viability of the two-state solution," El Anouni said.
He confirmed that EU measures in response to Israeli actions remain on the table, while stressing that the bloc is monitoring developments on the ground "with great attention."
The Israeli Security Cabinet on Sunday approved a series of steps altering the legal and civil framework in the West Bank to strengthen Israeli oversight.
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