Several major international diplomatic and legal bodies have over time issued statements and advisory opinions questioning the legality of Israeli settlements in Palestinian territories

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Several major international diplomatic and legal bodies have over time issued statements and advisory opinions questioning the legality of Israeli settlements in Palestinian territories

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The establishment and expansion of Israeli settlements in Palestinian territories represent a complex and contentious issue under international law, characterized by divergent interpretations and stances, including significant opposition from major international entities and ongoing debate over legal, historical, and security considerations.

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Remarks at a Fourth Committee General Debate on “Israeli Practices and Settlement Activities Affecting the Rights of the Palestinian People
Israeli settlements – SecCo debate – Verbatim record

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legal and contextual overview of Israeli settlements

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European Union Foreign Affairs Council in 2015 reaffirmed the EU's commitment to a two-state solution and considers settlements as illegal under international law and an obstacle to peace.

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Advisory Opinion of the International Court of Justice in 2004 states that Israeli settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, are illegal under international law.

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United Nations Security Council Resolution 242 (1967) calls for the withdrawal of Israeli armed forces from territories occupied in the recent conflict, implicitly referring to the West Bank and Gaza Strip.

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