Singapore urges Israel to halt West Bank settlement expansion, says it violates international law
Singapore’s Foreign Ministry said the proposed construction of residential settlements in the East 1 (E1) area would further fragment the West Bank and severely undermine the prospects for a viable two-state solution. — Unsplash pic
Summary
- Singapore has called on the Israeli government to cease its settlement expansion plans in the West Bank, labeling them as illegal under international law.
- The Singaporean Foreign Ministry expressed concern that the construction in the East 1 area would further fragment the West Bank and jeopardize the potential for a viable two-state solution.
- Additionally, Singapore condemned the rise in settler violence against Palestinians, urging Israel to prevent such acts and ensure accountability.
- The ministry reiterated that a negotiated two-state solution aligned with UN Security Council resolutions is essential for lasting peace.
First Published: Tuesday, 25 Aug 2026 10:32 AM MYT
SINGAPORE, Aug 25 — Singapore is urging the Israeli government to halt its settlement expansion plans in the West Bank, emphasising that they are illegal under international law.
Singapore’s Foreign Ministry said the proposed construction of residential settlements in the East 1 (E1) area would further fragment the West Bank and severely undermine the prospects for a viable two-state solution.
“Singapore is also deeply concerned by the increase in acts of settler violence against Palestinian civilians in the West Bank.
“We call on the Israeli government to take firm action to prevent such violence and to hold those responsible accountable,” the ministry spokesperson said in a statement yesterday.
The ministry stressed that a negotiated two-state solution consistent with the relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions remains the only viable pathway to a comprehensive, just, and durable peace.
Earlier, media reported that the Israeli government issued a tender on Aug 18 for the construction of more than 1,200 housing units as part of a project to expand settlements in the E1 area. — Bernama
Little Red Dot is Noisy over settlements on a Desert Strip thousands of km away but is Silent When Eastern Bully Builds Settlements next door all over the Southern Seas….?
ReplyDeletemfer, what can an outsider complaints about a house owner doing renovation works within his estate?
DeleteOoop… a brain dead shit-stirrer would do that to attract attention!