The British government on Monday said it is “seriously concerned” about Israel’s decision to approve the construction of hundreds of new housing units in Samaria.

“The UK is seriously concerned by the Government of Israel’s decision to approve the construction of 780 new settlement units across the Occupied Palestinian Territories, including areas deep within the West Bank which could threaten future peace negotiations,” a spokesperson for the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office said in a statement quoted by The Independent.


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