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United Nations : The UN is awaiting clarifications if sought from the Israeli Government regarding its intention to build more settlements in the occupied Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem.
“The United Nations has raised with the Israeli Government, through the UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process (Robert Serry) its serious concerns at recent reports of further settlement activity and is now awaiting clarifications,” Associate spokesperson Marie Okabe told the daily press briefing in a response to a question.
“We reiterate that any settlement activity in occupied Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem, is illegal and contrary to the Road Map,” she said.
“We believe credible and visible action must be taken to implement Israel’s obligations to freeze settlement activity, including natural growth, and to dismantle outposts. We strongly support the ongoing efforts within the context of the Annapolis process to bring about concrete action on this and all … Road Map obligations,” she added.