UK: Escalation in the West Bank undermines chances for peace in Gaza

The British Embassy in Israel published a statement in Hebrew on X condemning the escalation of violence in the West Bank. It calls for more meaningful action to prevent escalation and halt construction of illegal settlements. The escalation, according to diplomats, undermines the principle of "two states for two peoples," threatens peace in Gaza, and destabilizes the security of Israelis and Palestinians.

The British Embassy in Israel published a statement in Hebrew on social media platform X, condemning the escalation of violence in the West Bank. The statement emphasizes the need to take more meaningful action to prevent escalation and stop the construction of illegal settlements. Diplomats note that the escalation undermines the possibility of realizing the principle of "two states for two peoples," threatens the achievement of peace in the Gaza Strip, and destabilizes the security of both Israelis and Palestinians. The statement was published amid the ongoing conflict and reflects the UK's position on the matter.