The Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot (Francophone centrist) has condemned recent measures taken by the Israeli government, the aim of which is to tighten Israeli control over the occupied West Bank.
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Belgian Foreign Minister slams new measures taken by Israel to tighten its grip on the West Bank
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On Sunday, Israel announced a series of measures that will strengthen its control over zones A and B of the occupied Palestinian territory and facilitate land purchases to expand Israeli settlements. The plans also include taking control of religious sites in the area and building additional settlements in Hebron.
Writing on the social media platform X on Tuesday Mr Prévot described the newly announced measures as being in breach of international law. "Such measures are contrary to international law, UN Security Council Resolution 2334 and the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice”. Mr Prévot stressed that respect for the law is essential to any lasting peace.
International condemnation
The policy of the Israeli government in the West Bank has met with widespread condemnation and notably opposition from Israel’s staunchest ally the United States.
Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, is scheduled to meet the American President Donald Trump in the US today (Wednesday 11 February).