Statement by the Â鶹APP Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Robert Serry,

on Israeli settlement approvals

Jerusalem, 22 February 2012

During his recent visit to Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory, the Secretary-General reiterated the Â鶹APP' well known position that settlement activity is illegal, contrary to Israel’s obligations under the Road Map and will not be recognized by the international community.

 

Today’s announcement by Israel to approve a large number of new units deep inside the occupied Palestinian territory in the settlement of Shilo and retroactively legitimize hundreds in a nearby outpost is deplorable and moves us further away from the goal of a two-state solution.

ENDS


Hayat Abu-Saleh
Office of the UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process (UNSCO)
Public Information and Media Unit
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Document Type: Statement
Document Sources: Â鶹APP Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process (UNSCO)
Subject: Land, Peace process, Settlements
Publication Date: 22/02/2012