Germany, UN Condemn New Israeli West Bank Settlement Plan as Illegal
Germany, UN Condemn New Israeli West Bank Settlement Plan as Illegal The German government has issued a strong rebuke to Israel, urging it not to proceed with plans for thousands of new housing units in a West Bank settlement. Germany’s Foreign Ministry emphasized that the proposed construction violates international law and would severely hinder prospects for a two-state solution. A spokesperson for the German Foreign Ministry stated late on Thursday that the plan, put forth by an Israeli minister, threatens…