BRUSSELS, 29th June, 2024 (WAM) -- The European Union (EU) condemned in the strongest terms the announcement by Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich that five outposts are to be legalised in the occupied Palestinian territory.
Peter Stano, Lead Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy of the European Union, said in a statement that “this is another deliberate attempt at undermining peace efforts.”
He reiterated the EU's stance on not recognising changes to the 1967 borders unless agreed by the parties.
The EU stressed its unwavering commitment to lasting and sustainable peace in accordance with the relevant resolutions of the UN Security Council, on the basis of the two-State solution.