EU urge Israel to reverse demolition decision of Khan Al-Ahmar in the occupied West Bank

ِAhram , Thursday 5 Jul 2018

Israeli authorities have demolished structures in the Palestinian community of Abu Nuwar, and started preparations for demolishing the Palestinian community of Khan Al-Ahmar, while resettling the residents against their will", EU Spokesperson said in a statement on Thursday.

'The communities are located within or near the so-called E1 in area C, which is critical for the contiguity a future Palestinian state', said the statement.

These demolitions, together with plans for new illegal Israeli settlement construction for in the same area, exacerbate threats to the viability of the two-state solution and further undermine prospects for a lasting peace, according to the statement.

In line with our long-standing position on Israel’s settlement policy, illegal under international law, and actions taken in that context, such as forced transfers, evictions, demolitions and confiscations of homes, the EU expects the Israeli authorities to reverse these decisions and fully meet its obligations as an occupying power under international humanitarian law', the EU said
 

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