The European Union has called on Israel to stop demolishing Palestinian homes, some of which are EU-funded, and re-stated its opposition to the expansion of settlements.
In a statement, the EU diplomatic service said on Saturday: “In the past weeks there have been a number of developments in Area C of the West Bank which risk undermining the viability of a future Palestinian state and driving the parties yet further apart."
Last month, Israel declared 154 hectares (380 acres) of land near Jericho, West bank, as state land. It is reportedly planning to build around 150 new homes for settlers there.
According to the EU, European government-funded structures were demolished alongside Palestinian residences in the south Hebron hills last Wednesday.
