International law is clear: Israeli settlements in the West Bank are illegal.
Over the last several months, the situation in the West Bank has deteriorated significantly.
Canada has imposed several rounds of sanctions in response to extremist settler violence and the grave breach of peace posed by attacks against Palestinian civilians, including on Israeli cabinet ministers Itamar Ben Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich.
Canada calls on the Government of Israel to end settlement expansion, ensure accountability for settler violence, and fully investigate allegations against Israeli forces.
Canada supports a path toward lasting peace, security, and dignity for all in the region.
Statement by the leaders of Canada, Australia, France, Germany, Italy, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom on the situation in the West Bank.
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