Many European nations want Israel to cancel 19 new settlement plans
24.12.2025
More than a dozen countries, mostly from Europe, on Wednesday sharply criticized the Israeli Cabinet's approval of the construction of 19 new settlements in the West Bank and called on Israel to reverse the decision. The group includes Germany, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Italy, Iceland, Ireland, Japan, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain and the United Kingdom They condemned Israel's actions, saying they "not only violate international law but also risk fueling instability," a joint sta