Guterres: All Israeli Settlements in Occupied Territories Illegal Under Int’l Law

DID Press: UN Secretary-General António Guterres reaffirmed the UN’s clear stance, declaring that all Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem, along with their associated legal frameworks and infrastructure, have no legal validity and are in direct violation of international law.

Guterres emphasized on Monday that continued settlement expansion not only contravenes UN Security Council resolutions but also severely undermines the prospects for a two-state solution and the establishment of a just and lasting peace in the region.