European Union condemns recent decisions by Israel’s Security Cabinet to expand Israeli control in the West Bank.
“This move is another step in the wrong direction, while the whole international community is making an effort to implement phase two of the comprehensive plan for Gaza”, spokesperson Anouar El Anouni told the European Commission’s midday press briefing.
He noted that the decision would endanger the sensitive status quo of religious sites.
“We recall that annexation is illegal under international law, therefore any concrete step taking toward that end would be considered a breach of international law”, El Anouni noted.
Reaffirming that measures against Israeli actions remain on the table, he noted that they are following the developments on the ground “with great attention”.
