Biden Administration Declares Israeli Settlements Illegal, Reversing Previous US Policy
The move, marking a significant shift from the Trump-era stance, has sparked criticism and concern over its impact on peace efforts.
- The Biden administration has declared Israeli settlements in the West Bank illegal, reversing the Trump-era Pompeo doctrine.
- US Secretary of State Antony Blinken emphasized that new settlements are counterproductive to peace and inconsistent with international law.
- Israel announced plans to advance 3,000 new homes in the West Bank following a recent terror attack.
- Critics, including former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and US Senator Tom Cotton, accuse Biden of reversing the policy for political reasons.
- The international community, including the EU, has expressed opposition to Israel's settlement expansion.
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