US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has expressed his intention to visit a winery in the “Psagot” settlement, which is built on the lands of Ramallah in the central West Bank, next week during a visit to Israel. This visit will be the first visit by a US Secretary of State to an Israeli settlement in the West Bank. According to sources in the US embassy, preparations for Pompeo’s reception are underway, as they are the first of their kind. Commenting on the legality of the settlements, Pompeo added: After carefully studying all aspects of the legal debate, the United States has concluded that the establishment of Israeli civilian settlements in the West Bank is not in and of itself inconsistent with international law. To check the news, click here