https://www.jwire.com.au/nz-joins-western-statement-warning-israel-over-settlements/ Australia, NZ and worldwide Jewish news that matters Mon, 25 May 2026 11:26:41 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://www.jwire.com.au/nz-joins-western-statement-warning-israel-over-settlements/#comment-644947 Mon, 25 May 2026 11:26:41 +0000 https://www.jwire.com.au/?p=181657#comment-644947 She refuses to respond because she knows that her position is indefensible.
Perhaps it’s time that Israel brought the issue to a head by applying Israeli law to at least Area C.

]]> https://www.jwire.com.au/nz-joins-western-statement-warning-israel-over-settlements/#comment-644939 Mon, 25 May 2026 03:25:20 +0000 https://www.jwire.com.au/?p=181657#comment-644939 “International law is clear: Israeli settlements in the West Bank are illegal,”
Rubbish: Australia and the othe signatory nations should be ashamed of themselves continuing to spread this canard.
Fact is Israeli settlements are legal in the West Bank under articles 6 and 25 of the League of Nations 1922 Mandate for Palestine – preserved by article 80 of the United Nations Charter.
I have written to Penny Wong pointing out this international law on many occasions. She refuses to respond.

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