EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Callas said in a social media post on the 8th that all EU member states agree that Israeli settlements in the West Bank violate international law. The Israeli government's settlement expansion in the West Bank is undermining the prospects for a “two-state solution.” Callas reiterated that the EU remains firmly committed to supporting a comprehensive, just and lasting peace based on the “two-state solution.” Twelve countries, including Britain, France, and Canada, issued a joint statement on the same day, making relevant commitments to restrict trade in goods with Israeli settlements.

EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Callas said in a social media post on the 8th that all EU member states agree that Israeli settlements in the West Bank violate international law. The Israeli government's settlement expansion in the West Bank is undermining the prospects for a “two-state solution.” Callas reiterated that the EU remains firmly committed to supporting a comprehensive, just and lasting peace based on the “two-state solution.” Twelve countries, including Britain, France, and Canada, issued a joint statement on the same day, making relevant commitments to restrict trade in goods with Israeli settlements.