Western powers press Israel to rein in settlers, halt expansion
Seven major Western nations have urged Israel to stop the expansion of settlements in the West Bank and address rising settler violence. They expressed concerns that the Israeli government's actions are undermining stability and the prospects for a two-state solution. The statement also warned companies against participating in settlement construction due to potential legal repercussions.
- ▪Western nations have called for Israel to halt settlement expansion in the West Bank.
- ▪The joint statement highlights unprecedented levels of settler violence and deteriorating conditions.
- ▪The nations urged Israel to uphold historic arrangements regarding holy sites in Jerusalem.
2 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 1 hour. All of the coverage we found sits in one bucket: lean right. That one-sidedness is itself worth noticing.
- ▪ Western powers condemn Israel for West Bank settlements, settler violence — The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com
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| Original publisher | Straits Times — World |
| Canonical URL | https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/western-powers-press-israel-to-rein-in-settlers-halt-expansion |
| Publication time | Fri, 22 May 2026 22:30:03 +0800 |
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Western powers press Israel to rein in settlers, halt expansionSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxAn Israeli settler places an Israeli flag, on the day of the re-establishment of the settlement of Sa-Nur, which was evacuated as part of Israel’s 2005 disengagement, in Sa-Nur in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, April 19, 2026. REUTERS/Shir ToremPublished May 22, 2026, 10:30 PMUpdated May 22, 2026, 10:30 PMROME, May 22 - Israel must halt the expansion of settlements in the West Bank and curb growing settler violence, seven major Western nations said on Friday, accusing the Israeli government of aggravating tensions in the West Bank."Over the past few months, the situation in the West Bank has deteriorated significantly," Britain, Italy, France, Germany, Canada, Australia…
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