TOKYO, August 28, 2018 (WAFA) – The Government of Japan said Tuesday that it "deeply deplores" Israeli plans to construct more than 1000 housing units in the illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank.

It said in a statement by Press Secretary Takeshi Osuga that Israel is continuing its settlement activities despite repeated calls from the international community including Japan for freezing such activities.

"Settlement activities are in violation of international law and Japan has repeatedly called upon the Government of Israel to fully freeze settlement activities," said Takeshi. "The Government of Japan once again strongly urges the Government of Israel to fully freeze its settlements activities including implementing the construction plans that are undermining the viability of a two-state solution."

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