Ahlul Bayt News Agency - The Japanese government condemned in a press release issued Monday the Israeli decision to build 900 new settlement units in occupied Jerusalem, stressing the need for freezing settlement construction.
The Government of Japan deeply deplores that, according to information, the Israeli authority has issued settlement tenders for 900 units in Jerusalem. "The Israeli announcement clearly goes against the ongoing efforts by the international community toward realizing a two-state solution," Japan Foreign Ministry spokesman Yasuhisa Kawamura said Monday.
"Settlement activities are a violation of international law, and Japan has repeatedly called upon Israel to fully freeze settlement activities," he added.
"Japan once again strongly urges both Israeli and Palestinian sides to act to enhance mutual trust and continue to make steady efforts for peace," the Japanese official continued.
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source : Palestine info
Tuesday
12 May 2015
5:39:25 AM
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"Settlement activities are a violation of international law, and Japan has repeatedly called upon Israel to fully freeze settlement activities," said Yasuhisa Kawamura.