BRUSSELS, September 8, 2009 (WAFA)- The European Union expressed Tuesday its serious concern over Israel’s approval of additional settlement construction.
A declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the EU on Israeli settlements , said Settlements are illegal under international law and constitute an obstacle to peace.
The European Union reiterated its call on Israel to immediately end settlement activities, including in East Jerusalem and including natural growth, and to dismantle all outposts erected since March 2001.
