Six European countries expressed today their “grave concern” over indiscriminate violence by Israeli settlers against Palestinian civilians, including the destruction of homes and properties.
In a joint statement, France, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, and the UK said: “Those responsible must face full accountability and legal prosecution. All unilateral actions that threaten peace and incitement to violence must cease.”
They also emphasized that a just and lasting peace for all is the only desirable solution to the Israeli-Palestine dispute. “In this regard, we also reiterate our strong opposition to all unilateral measures that undermine the two-state solution, including expansion of settlements which are illegal under international law.”
The six countries called on the Israeli government to reverse its recent decision to advance the building of over 7,000 settlement building units in the occupied West Bank and to legalize settlement outposts.
SOURCE: PALESTINE NEWS & INFO AGENCY