Britain speaks against illegal Israeli settlements

<p>Britain has urged Israel to cease the expansion of settlements on the West Bank, stating that it was opposed to international law and “counterproductive”.</p> <p>This statement from the Foreign Office follows the defence of Israeli settlements by the United States on Monday.</p> <p>In their statement the Home Office stated;</p> <blockquote><p> “The position of the UK on settlements is clear […] They are illegal under international law, present an obstacle to peace, and threaten the viability of a two-state solution. We urge Israel to halt its counterproductive settlement expansion.” </p></blockquote> <p>Read Reuter’s reporting <a href="http://Britain speaks against illegal Israeli settlements">here</a>.</p>