The United Nations has criticized "Israel" for the continued construction of new settlements in occupied Quds and the West Bank and launching projectiles in an arbitrary manner.

The center of the United Nations Assistant Secretary General for Political Affairs at the United Nations, Mr. Oscar Fernandez-Taranco, regretted the failure to achieve progress on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, calling for the creation of an adequate climate to resume negotiations.

He noted that last month there was developments that have caused great concern, including the announcement of the construction of new settlements, the abolition of 57 Palestinian buildings in the West Bank and the worsening of settler violence against the Palestinians.

In addition, many members of the Security Council expressed concern for the obstruction of the process of Israeli-Palestinian peace.

Representatives from Britain, France, Germany and Portugal in a joint statement condemned the escalation of violence committed by settlers, including burning the mosque of al-Nabi Okasha at Quds and Berqa that of the West Bank.

On the other hand, the European members of the Security Council called for the immediate cessation of settlement, expressing the hope that the Israeli government carries out its promises in the trial of the settlers who perpetrate acts of violence.

In a press statement, the Palestinian delegate, Ryad Mansour, noted that the United States prohibits the Council to deal with the issue of settlements and other issues related to the peace process in the Middle East.

The head of the foreign policy and security to the European Union, Catherine Ashton objected "Israel's intention "to launch tenders for construction of approximately 1000 units in the West Bank and Quds.