More than 1,000 European lawmakers have signed a joint letter protesting Israel's plan to apply sovereignty to large parts of Judea and Samaria and the Jordan Valley, saying such a move would "be fatal" to hopes for a peaceful resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The letter was addressed to European governments and published online Tuesday. It is part of a growing international outcry against the Trump administration's Mideast plan and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's promise to begin applying Israeli law to these areas, perhaps as early as July 1.
Follow Israel Hayom on Facebook and Twitter
The letter by 1,080 parliamentarians from 25 European countries called for decisive action by European leaders to "prevent annexation and to safeguard the prospects of the two-state solution and a just resolution to the conflict.
"Failure to adequately respond would encourage other states with territorial claims to disregard basic principles of international law," the letter said. If Israel goes ahead, the letter calls for "commensurate consequences."
Israel's Foreign Ministry did not comment on the issue.
Netanyahu's government has yet to publish details of the proposed annexation but the prime minister has called for roughly 30% of the territory – including the strategically important Jordan Valley – to be placed under Israel's full control.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged Israel on Tuesday to hear global calls and not to proceed with annexation plans. He told The Associated Press that annexation would not only violate international law, but "would be a major factor to destabilize the region."
Last week British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he strongly opposed the move, which he said would "amount to a breach of international law."
Subscribe to Israel Hayom's daily newsletter and never miss our top stories!
