Jordan condemns Israel's decision to expand settlements

Amman, June 19 (IANS) Jordan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned the Israeli government's decision to expedite construction and expansion of settlements by granting a "hardline minister control over settlement planning".

Describing the settlement expansion and displacement of residents as a blatant violation and a grave breach of the international law, Sinan Majali, the ministry spokesman, called for immediate action by the international community to halt Israeli unilateral measures, Xinhua news agency reported, citing a ministry statement.

The Israeli practices also undermine the foundations of peace and the prospects for a two-state solution, Majali said.

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