Foreign Secretary "disappointed" Israel has not renewed the freeze on settlement construction
Foreign Secretary William Hague said that settlements are illegal under international law and an obstacle to peace.
皇冠体育app Foreign Secretary said:
I am disappointed that Israel has not renewed the freeze on settlement construction and that peace talks are currently on hold. It is Britain鈥檚 longstanding view that settlements are illegal under international law and an obstacle to peace.
I spoke to US Envoy Senator Mitchell to underline Britain鈥檚 support for work to find a way forward. 皇冠体育app leadership of the United States remains vital.
皇冠体育appre is an urgent need for progress to secure a two state solution, based on 1967 borders, with Jerusalem as the future capital of two states and with a fair settlement for refugees. This is important for Israelis, for Palestinians and for the international community including the UK.
We will continue to work with the United States, the parties to the conflict and with our EU and UN partners to achieve a two state solution. In addition, we will continue to press for an end to all settlement activity.