"We are deeply troubled," Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a State Department announcement. In Blinken's words, the action by Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government will"exacerbate tensions and undermine the prospects for a negotiated two-state solution," something previous U.S. administrations of both parties have sought to avoid.The United States had previously made clear its objections to the move, per Axios.
More than half a million Israelis live in the 200 settlements built on Palestinian land, which is considered illegal under international law, according to the Qatari news outlet.
Butt out Blinken!
F... Senile Joe's USA!
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