Hours after Washington announced that it no longer considers the Israeli settlements illegal, EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini said that the Euripoean Union’s position is ‘clear and remains unchanged’.
Day: November 19, 2019
EU denounces US decision on settlements, saying they remain an obstacle to peace
After Washington says settlements not illegal, European Union says its position ‘remains unchanged’; UN Security Council to hold meeting to discuss the move
Source: EU denounces US decision on settlements, saying they remain an obstacle to peace
US Declares West Bank Settlements Legal
In a historic reversal of foreign policy, the Trump administration has rejected the opinion that Israeli settlements on the West Bank are illegal.
EU: Policy on ‘settlements’ remains unchanged
EU foreign minister responds to Pompeo, says the EU views “settlements” as illegal under international law.
Israeli public figures call for European ban on West Bank settlement products – The Jewish Chronicle
Politicians, diplomats and academics urge European Union to go a step further, after the European Court of Justice ruled settlement products must be labelled
Source: Israeli public figures call for European ban on West Bank settlement products – The Jewish Chronicle
US changes stance on Israeli settlements in the West Bank
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announces a change in the US stance on Israel’s Jewish settlements, saying they are not inconsistent with international law.
Source: US changes stance on Israeli settlements in the West Bank
Sanders: Settlements are illegal, Trump isolating the US
Democratic presidential candidate criticizes Pompeo’s declaration on Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria.
Source: Sanders: Settlements are illegal, Trump isolating the US