UK, Canada and Germany condemn Israel for 19 new West Bank settlements

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Nadeem BadshahDecember 24, 2025 at 11:09 PM

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Fourteen countries, including the UK, Canada, and Germany, have condemned Israel's approval of 19 new settlements in the occupied West Bank. The countries assert that the settlements violate international law and threaten regional stability, calling on Israel to reverse the decision. They also expressed concern that the expansion undermines efforts for peace and the two-state solution. Israel's foreign minister defended the decision as necessary to address security threats. The approval increases the number of settlements by nearly 50% under the current government, bringing the total to 210, according to Peace Now. The condemning countries reaffirmed their support for a two-state solution and Palestinian self-determination.

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Bezalel Smotrich 40% Britain ×250% Canada 50% Germany 50% West Bank ×670% Israel ×980%

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west bank settlements 100% international law 80% two-state solution 70% israeli-palestinian conflict 60% settlement expansion 60% political instability 50% un security council resolution 50% gaza 40%