He is disappointed by Israel’s latest plan to expand in the West Bank. Due to this, there is a possibility of the situation there worsening further. It is also against American policy regarding Israel and Palestine. Blinken said the US is against the expansion of Jewish settlements in the West Bank. This will weaken Israeli security, not strengthen it.

Washington. Israel’s plan to build 3,300 new homes for Jews in the West Bank is creating tension in its relations with the US. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said in a harsh tone that the Israeli plan is illegal and a violation of international law.

Situation may worsen in West Bank

Speaking at a joint press conference with Argentine Foreign Minister Diana Mondino in Buenos Aires, Blinken said he was disappointed by Israel’s latest plans to expand in the West Bank. Due to this, there is a possibility of the situation there worsening further. It is also against American policy regarding Israel and Palestine.

America against the expansion of Jewish settlements

Blinken said, America is against the expansion of Jewish settlements in the West Bank. This will weaken Israeli security, not strengthen it. Let it be known that Israel has established Jewish settlements in the Palestinian-dominated West Bank. The international community considers these settlements and Israel’s occupation illegal, but Israel does not accept this international opinion.

According to IANS, 22 Palestinians have been reported killed and dozens of others injured in the latest airstrike in Deir al-Balah city of Gaza Strip. Many children were among those killed and injured. The injured have been admitted to Al Aqsa Hospital in the area.