The Spanish Government rejects the Israeli Government's announcement to build 3,000 homes in the West Bank. Spain reiterates that all settlements are illegal under international law. The decision also seriously undermines the viability of the two-State solution, the only way to achieve a just and lasting peace.
The Spanish Government expresses its deep concern about the rapidly deteriorating situation in the West Bank. Spain condemns the military operations, the expansion of settlements and the growing violence of the settlers.
The Spanish Government will continue to defend the two-State solution. The State of Palestine must include the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem.
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