Japan Deplores Advancing Plans of Settlements Construction in West Bank

Israeli illegal settlements – MEMO photo.

Ramallah, 19 Ramadan 1438/14 June 2017 (MINA) – The Government of Japan deeply deplored on Tuesday Israel’s approval of plans to construct housing units in settlements in the West Bank, despite repeated calls from the international community including Japan for freezing such activities, WAFA reported.

Foreign Press Secretary Norio Maruyama said in a press release that according to information Israel has approved plans to construct housing units in settlements in the West Bank, thereby continuing its settlement activities.

He said settlement activities are in violation of international law and Japan has repeatedly called on Israel to fully freeze settlement activities.

“The Government of Japan once again strongly urges the Government of Israel to desist from implementing its construction plans that are undermining the viability of a two-state solution,” he said. (T/RS5/RS1)

Mi’raj Islamic News Agency (MINA)