STATEMENT ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE SPOKESPERSON FOR THE SECRETARY-GENERAL

ISRAELI SETTLEMENT ACTIVITY

 The

Secretary-General recalls the Quartet statement of last week which
reflected the united call of the international community urging Israel
to extend the settlement restraint policy. He is disappointed that no
such decision has yet been taken and concerned at
provocative actions taking place on the ground.  He
reiterates that settlement activity in the occupied Palestinian
territory, including East Jerusalem, is illegal under international law,
and urges Israel to fulfill its Roadmap obligation to
freeze settlement activity.  The Secretary-General
supports ongoing efforts to find a way to continue peace talks in an
environment conducive to progress. This is the only route to a viable
Palestinian state living in peace with a secure Israel.

                                                           
New York, 27 September 2010