Press Release: Statement by the Spokesperson on the Israeli decision for settlement expansion

The European Union stated on 2 October 2014 that plans for new settlements in East Jerusalem posed a threat to peace and Israel's relations with the European Union.

• Primary Source

ESO: Background information: EU states promote settler boycott amid Israel crisis http://www.europeansources.info/record/eu-states-promote-settler-boycott-amid-israel-crisis/

http://www.eeas.europa.eu/israel/index_en.htm http://www.eeas.europa.eu/israel/index_en.htm

EurActiv, 03.10.14: New settlements plan threatens ties with Israel, EU says http://www.euractiv.com/sections/global-europe/new-settlements-plan-threatens-ties-israel-eu-says-308917

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