The lead spokesperson for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy at the European Union, Peter Stano, called on Israel to stop the construction of its illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank, in response to Israel’s announcement of building a new number of settlements in the West Bank. “We call on Israel to stop these actions and focus on resuming dialogue rather than building illegal settlements,” said Stano. Stressing that: “Our stance remains the same; settlements are illegal under International Law and constitute a serious obstacle to the efforts to resume the peace process the establishment of an independent Palestinian state, and the efforts to rebuild trust between Israel and the Palestinians.”To check the news, click here