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June 25, 2020

U.N. Secretary-General Calls on Israel to Abandon Plans to Annex Palestinian Land
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Israel is facing increasing international condemnation over its plan to
annex parts of the Occupied West Bank. On Wednesday, U.N.
Secretary-General António Guterres called on Israel to abandon its plan.

Secretary-General António Guterres: "If implemented, annexation would
constitute the most serious violation of international law, grievously
harm the prospect of a two-state solution and undercut the possibilities
of a renewal of negotiations. I call on the Israeli government to
abandon its annexation plans."

Meanwhile, seven European nations have issued a joint statement saying
annexation would violate international law and weaken efforts to advance
regional peace. Belgium, Britain, Estonia, France, Germany, Ireland and
Norway signed the statement.


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