UN Security Council demands end to Israeli settlement building
The UN Security Council votes on a resolution to end Israeli settlements on occuped Palestinian land Source: AAP
Israel has reacted with anger after the United Nations Security Council passed a resolution calling for it to immediately halt settlement construction on occupied Palestinian land. It happened because the United States changed its usual veto policy -- and abstained from the vote. The resolution states the settlements have no legal validity and constitute a flagrant violation of international law.
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