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"en.20161122.31.2-635-000"2
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"Madam President
policy of building illegal settlements in the occupied Palestinian West Bank is a major barrier and makes a two-state solution impossible. The settlements are not only illegal under international humanitarian law, they are war crimes. But the Israeli Government continues to build more settlements, demolish Palestinian homes and confiscate more Palestinian land, leading to more tension and, without doubt, more violence.
There are now 800 000 Israeli settlers living illegally on occupied Palestinian land in the West Bank and in East Jerusalem. Some settlers involved in violence have citizenship of Member States, and they are violating international humanitarian law. Israel has been warned that demolitions and settlement constructions harm EU-Israeli relations, but where is the action?
The EU must do more than make hollow threats like a toothless tiger. Israel must be put under actual pressure, not just words. EU-Israeli relations must be made conditional on respect for, and compliance with, international law. The EU must suspend the EU-Israeli Association Agreement until Israel dismantles the illegal settlements, ends the occupation of Palestine and begins a genuine peace process for a lasting peace and a sustainable two-state solution."@en1
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