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Nov 21, 2019 11:15 am views : 322

Location : New York

New York- UN voiced regret at the US decision to no longer regard Israeli settlements as illegal, plans for new homes on occupied land were making an already tense situation

New York, US support for Israeli settlements is regrettable, UN
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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday regretted Washington's announcement that Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territory will no longer be considered illegal.

"As far as we are concerned, we remain guided by relevant Security Council resolutions. We remain committed to supporting the Palestinians and Israelis to achieve lasting and durable peace based on those resolutions," 

Security Council Resolution 2334 states that Israeli settlement activities are a flagrant violation under international law and a major obstacle to the achievement of the two-state solution and a just, lasting and comprehensive peace, he said. "And that remains the secretary-general's position."

"We very much regret the announcement made (by the United States) -- and obviously not only the announcement, but the substance of the announcement. But for us, our own position -- the way we view it -- remains unchanged."

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced on Monday that Washington will no longer consider Israel's West Bank settlements inconsistent with international law, in a reversal to the Obama administration's position on the issue.

font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Isn't it in violation of the Security Council's contracts and international law? "The UN's stand on the Israeli settlements remains intact, so far as our concerns are concerned, we will continue to seek guidance from relevant Security Council contractors," he said.

"We will remain committed to supporting the Palestinian people and will continue to call on Israel to achieve lasting and lasting peace on the basis of these contracts. Security Council Resolution 2334 states that Israel should build settlements," he said. There is a clear violation of international law and a two-state solution is a major obstacle to achieving justice and establishing peace.
"This Security Council position is intact, our position was yesterday and our position is still today," he said.