Statement regarding the Israeli settlements on the occupied Palestinian territory
Ministry for Foreign Affairs
Publication date
22.11.2019
16.20
News item
The position of Finland on Israeli settlement policy in the occupied Palestinian territory remains unchanged. Israeli settlements are illegal under international law. The settlement activity jeopardizes the two-state solution and the prospects for resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in a sustainable way.
For more information
Director of the Unit for the Middle East Riikka Eela tel. +358 50 469 9692
Councellor Petra Paasilinna tel. +358 50 478 3840
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