UK, France, Germany, Italy and Canada
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“drive a wedge through the West Bank”
UK, France, Germany, Italy and Canada · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21
A joint statement from five nations criticized settlement expansion plans for dividing the West Bank.
“Not only will they [the plans] take us further from peace, but they further undermine Israel's international standing,”
UK, France, Germany, Italy and Canada · said 2026-08-20 · reported 2026-08-20
The statement argued the settlement plans would undermine peace efforts and Israel's international standing.
“At a time of grave instability in the West Bank with unprecedented levels of violence by settlers against civilians, and serious restrictions on the Palestinian economy, this decision is even more concerning”
UK, France, Germany, Italy and Canada · said 2026-08-20 · reported 2026-08-20
The statement warned that the settlement plan came amid rising settler violence and economic restrictions on Palestinians.
“retract the plans immediately”
UK, France, Germany, Italy and Canada · said 2026-08-20 · reported 2026-08-20
The five countries issued a joint statement condemning Israel's plan to build settlement homes in the West Bank's E1 area.