The German Government has issued a statement condemning the approval of additional Israeli housing units in the occupied West Bank. The spokesperson for the office called on the Israeli Government to rescind its decisions immediately.
The statement read, “We unequivocally condemn the construction approval that has been issued for additional housing units in the West Bank. Israel’s policy of building settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories is a grave violation of applicable international law and undermines all endeavours with regard to a two-state solution.”
The spokesperson also addressed the issue of terrorism, stating, “We condemn all forms of terrorist violence in the strongest possible terms. However, terrorism cannot be used as justification to advance illegal construction activities in the occupied West Bank.”
The statement concluded by highlighting the threat posed by the expansion of settlements to peace and security in the region, “The expansion of settlements poses a threat to peace and security for all people throughout the region.”
