The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned in the strongest possible terms the Israeli settlements, calling for a US and international action to halt such activities and put into effect the UN resolution 2334.

The Israeli settlements are illegal and a crime that hinders the US efforts to resume negotiations, the ministry said in a statement published on Saturday.

The ministry expressed profound sorrow regarding the cautious international response toward settlements.

The ministry cited the latest remarks by both Israeli Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman and his deputy Eli Ben Dahan who attempted to justify settlements under the guise of defense.

Source: MENA