Israeli settlements undermine peace in Middle East, German foreign minister says
BERLIN (AA) – German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has criticized Israel’s policy of constructing and expanding illegal settlements on occupied Palestinian territories.
“The construction of settlements is illegal. It undermines lasting peace and endangers the two-state solution and thereby endangers Israel’s security,” Baerbock told reporters during her visit to a village in the West Bank.
“Palestinians must be able to live in security, dignity and self-determination, in their own land,” she added.
The minister underlined that a lasting peace can only be achieved by a two-state solution, which would enable a secure Israel and an independent, democratic Palestinian state to exist peacefully side by side.
During her visit, Baerbock met Palestinians living in the Al-Mazra’ah al-Qibliyah village, which is surrounded by several Israeli settlements.
She called on Israeli authorities to take measures to protect Palestinians from attacks by extremist Israeli settlers.
“It is the responsibility of the Israeli government to implement and enforce the rule of law when there are attacks on people who live here legitimately,” she said.
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