The British Foreign Secretary, William Hague, expressed his disappointment over the expansion of the Israeli settlement, following the announcement by the Israeli Government of the creation of a new settlement at Givat Hamatos, According to the FCO press release, which “Arabstoday” obtained a copy of, William Hague said: “I am dismayed by the Israeli announcement on 14 October of a new settlement at Givat Hamatos. This provocative step, which further encloses East Jerusalem, is particularly disappointing given the international condemnation of the expansion of the Mordot Gilo settlement just a few weeks ago. Settlements are not only illegal under international law, but also undermine the possibility of a two state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and those working for a sustainable peace. I call again for these announcements to be revoked. Together with our EU and other partners we will make very clear to the Israeli government the strength of our concern.”