<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>
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“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.”
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<p>Read Reuter’s reporting <a href="http://Britain speaks against illegal Israeli settlements">here</a>.</p>
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