France, UK, Canada issue joint statement condemning Israeli West Bank settlements

What happened

Middle East Eye Gaza reports that French President Emmanuel Macron, British Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday released a joint statement condemning Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank.

The statement says that systematic settlement expansion, including Israel’s latest decision to advance the E1 settlement area, along with a sharp increase in settler violence, undermines prospects for a two-state solution between Israel and the Palestinians.

According to the leaders, these developments pose a direct and urgent threat to peace, emphasizing that ongoing settlement activity damages the framework for negotiation and coexistence in the region.

Known from the source

• French President Emmanuel Macron, UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney issued a joint statement.
• The statement condemns Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank.
• The statement mentions the Government of Israel’s decision to progress the E1 settlement.
• The statement highlights a sharp increase in settler violence in the West Bank.
• The statement says these factors pose a threat to a two-state solution.

What remains unclear

The combined statement from these Western governments underscores persistent international pressure amid recent escalations in Gaza and the West Bank, highlighting the broader implications of settlement policy on the conflict.

What remains unclear: Verify the text and date of the joint statement from official government sources of France, UK, and Canada. Confirm the identities and official titles of the leaders as stated. Confirm the specific reference to the E1 settlement in the official text. Ensure terms such as 'occupied West Bank' and 'settlement expansion' align with desk style and diplomatic language standards.

Evidence note

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Original source: Middle East Eye Gaza. Open the source.