NEW YORK, February 7, 2017 (WAFA) – United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres Tuesday denounced the Israeli parliament, the Knesset, passing of the so-called settlements "Regularization bill," warning that it will have legal consequences on Israel
“The Secretary-General deeply regrets the adoption of the so called "Regularization bill" on 6 February by the Knesset,” said a statement by Stéphane Dujarric, spokesman for the Secretary-General.
“This bill is in contravention of international law and will have far reaching legal consequences for Israel. It reportedly provides immunity to settlements and outposts in the occupied West Bank that were built on privately-owned Palestinian land,” it said.
“The Secretary-General insists on the need to avoid any actions that would derail the two-state solution. All core issues should be resolved between the parties through direct negotiations on the basis of relevant Security Council resolutions and mutual agreements. The United Nations stands ready to support this process,” concluded the spokesman.
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