Austria Calls On Israel To Halt Settlement Expansion, Says E1 Project Violates International Law
Austria has called on Israel to immediately withdraw its new settlement plans in the West Bank, particularly the E1 project, stressing that settlement expansion violates international law and undermines prospects for a two-state solution.
Key Points:
- Austrian Positions: Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker and Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger expressed their country’s stance on the issue.
- Rejection of Settlement Expansion: Austria firmly opposes settlement expansion, considering it illegal under international law.
- Condemnation of Israeli Plans: The Israeli government’s decision to publish new construction tenders for settlement units under the E1 project was strongly condemned by Western countries, described as unacceptable, and a direct threat to a two-state solution.
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