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Blinken: New Israeli Settlements Are ‘Inconsistent With Worldwide Regulation’
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken mentioned the US considers the constructing of Israeli settlements in Palestinian territories unlawful and “counterproductive to reaching a permanent peace.”
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On settlements, we’ve seen the reviews and I’ve to say we’re dissatisfied within the announcement. It’s been longstanding U.S. coverage below Republican and Democratic administrations alike that new settlements are counterproductive to reaching a permanent peace. They’re additionally inconsistent with worldwide regulation. Our administration maintains a agency opposition to settlement growth, and in our judgment. this solely weakens — doesn’t strengthen — Israel’s safety.
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