Germany on Monday voiced concern over the growth of unlawful Jewish settlements within the occupied West Bank.
Commenting on the newest plan which incorporates the development of 4,500 new housing models in not less than 19 completely different areas throughout the West Bank, Christian Wagner, German Foreign Ministry spokesperson, careworn the development constitutes a transparent violation of worldwide legislation.
This additionally endangers working in direction of a two-state resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian dispute, he added.
Underscoring that Germany has conveyed its views on the matter to Israel on quite a few events, Wagner stated Berlin will carefully look at the issue and seek the advice of with its companions.
Commenting on the demise of not less than three Palestinians within the metropolis of Jenin throughout a raid by Israeli forces, he reiterated that the lack of civilian life is a matter of great concern.
The UN considers Israeli settlement exercise unlawful and says it undermines the internationally agreed two-state resolution framework.
Estimates point out that about 700,000 settlers reside in 164 settlements and 116 outposts within the occupied West Bank.
Under worldwide legislation, all Jewish settlements within the occupied territories are thought of unlawful.
Four Palestinians had been killed and 45 others injured when Israeli forces raided Jenin early Monday, in line with the Palestinian Health Ministry.
Tensions have been operating excessive throughout the occupied West Bank in current months amid repeated Israeli raids into Palestinian cities.
Nearly 165 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces because the begin of this 12 months, in line with Palestinian figures. At least 21 Israelis have additionally been killed in separate assaults throughout the identical interval.
Source: www.anews.com.tr
