The EU on Monday mentioned that it’s “strongly concerned” over Israel’s army raid within the West Bank metropolis of Jenin, which left at the very least 4 folks lifeless and 45 others injured.
“In line with its long-standing strong opposition to Israel’s settlement policy, the European Union is concerned by Israel’s announced plans to advance planning for more than 4,000 settlement units in the occupied West Bank at the end of June,” mentioned a press release by an EU spokesperson.
Touching on the army operation that led to a number of civilian casualties, the assertion mentioned: “Military operations must be proportionate and in line with international humanitarian law.”
Reiterating its long-standing robust opposition to Israel’s settlement coverage, the bloc additionally known as on Israel to cease planning for greater than 4,000 settlement items.
“Settlements are illegal under international law, constitute an obstacle to peace and threaten the viability of the two-state solution,” it mentioned.
“The European Union remains supportive of the Aqaba and Sharm El Sheikh communiques, and urges all parties to recommit themselves tode-escalation, and to pave the way towards a political horizon,” the assertion added.
Earlier, Israeli forces raided Jenin metropolis to arrest two Palestinians, triggering clashes with native residents.
According to the Health Ministry, 4 Palestinians have been killed and 45 others injured throughout the raid. Seven Israeli troopers have been additionally wounded.
Israeli forces fired missiles from a helicopter at a residential constructing within the metropolis throughout the raid, marking the primary use of army plane within the West Bank since 2002.
Tensions have been working excessive throughout the occupied West Bank in current months amid repeated Israeli raids into Palestinian cities.
Source: www.anews.com.tr
