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Blinken: New Israeli Settlements Are ‘Inconsistent with International Law’
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken said the United States considers the building of Israeli settlements in Palestinian territories illegal and “counterproductive to reaching an enduring peace.”
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On settlements, we’ve seen the reports and I have to say we’re disappointed in the announcement. It’s been longstanding U.S. policy under Republican and Democratic administrations alike that new settlements are counterproductive to reaching an enduring peace. They’re also inconsistent with international law. Our administration maintains a firm opposition to settlement expansion, and in our judgment. this only weakens — doesn’t strengthen — Israel’s security.
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