The European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (HR/VP) Joseph Borrell said during a discussion session in the European Parliament on the Middle East on normalization agreements between Israel and the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Sudan, that there will not be sustainable peace and stability in the region without a comprehensive settlement of the Arab-Israeli conflict and, in particular, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, based on a negotiated and viable two-state solution, built upon the internationally agreed parameters. He added: the situation on the ground remains very worrying, notably due to continued advancements of illegal settlements construction and a significant spike in demolitions. The recent decision by Israel to open tenders to build a new settlement in Givat Hamatos raises huge concern. To check the news, click here