In a joint statement, France, Germany, Spain, Britain and Italy called on the Israeli occupation to stop the Jewish construction in East Jerusalem. They addressed the issue in a joint statement: “We urge the Government of Israel to reverse its decision to proceed with the construction of 540 settlement units in the West Bank and to halt its policy of settlement expansion in the Palestinian territories.” They added that if the decision to build settlements between East Jerusalem and Bethlehem is implemented, it will further damage the prospects for a viable Palestinian state. For further details, click here