Germany condemns new Israeli settlements in West Bank

A spokesperson for the foreign office in Berlin says the Israeli security cabinet’s decision promotes an expansive settlement policy that actively undermines the division of the two-state solution.

BERLIN - Germany condemns the Israeli security cabinet's decision to recognise 13 Jewish settlements in the West Bank, a spokesperson for the foreign office in Berlin said on Monday.

"We strongly condemn this decision. It promotes an expansive settlement policy that actively undermines the division of the two-state solution," the spokesperson told a government press conference.

The spokesperson declined to comment when asked about possible diplomatic measures in response to the move.