US reverses Pompeo doctrine, says West Bank settlements illegal

[1LoverofGod]

The Biden administration declared that settlements are illegal, as it rescinded the “Pompeo doctrine” to underscore its objection to Israel’s declared intention to advance plans for 3,000 new homes in the West Bank.

“We’re disappointed in the announcement,” US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Friday during a joint press conference in Buenos Aires.

“It’s been longstanding US policy under Republican and Democratic administrations alike that new settlements are counterproductive to reaching an enduring peace,” he said.

“They’re also inconsistent with international law. Our administration maintains a firm opposition to settlement expansion. And in our judgment, this only weakens – it doesn’t strengthen – Israel’s security,” Blinken said.

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US reverses Pompeo doctrine, says West Bank settlements illegal

Pompeo posted on X in response that “Judea and Samaria are rightful parts of the Jewish homeland, and Israelis have a right to live there.”

m.jpost.com

 

[Ghoti Ichthus]

Uh, oh . . .

 

[Hol]

“They’re also inconsistent with international law. Our administration maintains a firm opposition to settlement expansion. And in our judgment, this only weakens – it doesn’t strengthen – Israel’s security,” Blinken said.

Absurd & satanic.

 

[Tall Timbers]

Who has decided one country's new housing developments are illegal?

 

[Ghoti Ichthus]

Who has decided one country's new housing developments are illegal?

With regard to Israel:
This has been going on since at least the Camp David Accords
In reality since 1897 (Balfour Declaration)
and 1930s through pre-1948 Independence
and ever since Israel declared Independence in 1948

Native Americans/First Nations have called a lot of U.S. settlement illegal. By treaty, supposed to be everything west of the Mississippi is reserved for Native Americans/First Nations. Like so many other treaties, violated, unenforced, and now, in practical terms, neither possible nor reasonable to enforce.

Various countries in Europe objected to settlements of Roman Soldiers and families, even when they were still in other countries (usually along the border, though)

 

[Batman]

Those in power seem to drip arrogance.

 

[LightOfMyLife]

Those in power seem to drip arrogance.

Biden and Israel haters better watch their step when it comes to messing with them. God blesses those who bless Israel and curses those who curse Israel.