Israel Describes Condemnation by 14 Countries of Settlements as 'Moral Mistake' and 'Discrimination Against Jews'

Israel rejected the condemnation issued by 14 countries for its decision to establish new settlements in the occupied West Bank, and described these criticisms as involving discrimination against Jews.

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar confirmed that the government will not restrict the right of Jews to live in the land of Israel. He said that the decision to create 11 new settlements aims to address the security threats facing Israel.

Similarly, the Palestinian Foreign Ministry condemned the Israeli decision and described it as a step aimed at tightening colonial control over Palestinian land.