diplomacyFriday, May 22, 20263 sources
UK, Germany, Italy, France Urge Israel to Cease Settlement Expansion in Occupied West Bank
On May 22, 2026, the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, and France issued a joint call for Israel to halt settlement expansion in the occupied West Bank. The statement followed escalating tensions in the region and aimed to pressure Israel to comply with international law. The move was widely reported by multiple European news outlets.
The UK, Germany, Italy, and France issued a formal statement urging Israel to stop construction in the occupied West Bank. The statement was published by Middle East Eye and ANSA, with the latter providing two nearly identical reports. The European nations emphasized that settlement expansion violates international law and undermines peace efforts. The timing of the statement coincided with heightened diplomatic activity in the region, though no immediate consequences were reported for Israel's actions.
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IndependentMiddle East EyeMay 22, 06:59 PM
UK, Germany, Italy, France call on Israel to end settlement expansion in occupied West Bank - Middle East EyeUK, Germany, Italy, France call on Israel to end settlement expansion in occupied West Bank Middle East Eye
WireANSAMay 22, 05:34 PM
Put an end to settlements, Italy, UK, France, Germany tell Israel (2) - ANSAPut an end to settlements, Italy, UK, France, Germany tell Israel (2) ANSA
WireANSAMay 22, 05:34 PM
Put an end to settlements, Italy, UK, France, Germany tell Israel - ANSAPut an end to settlements, Italy, UK, France, Germany tell Israel ANSA