Oxfam has called on the EU to “Move beyond statements and take urgent action to press the Government of Israel to end the construction of illegal settlements and comply with its responsibilities under international law”.  and to take immediate steps to implement the proposals of the Heads of Diplomatic Mission report on Area C.

A key aspect of the report is their statement that Palestinian and International NGO’s should “Initiate and support development projects in the Jordan Valley and other parts of Area C, including building new schools, community centres, clinics, municipal buildings, roads, irrigation, and other infrastructure projects” and “move ahead with projects even if they have not been approved by the Israeli Civil Administration” but with a proviso that this should not be the case if Israel has ‘genuine security concerns’.

They go on to propose legal advocacy support for Palestinian communities living in Area C and that NGO’s should: “Support Palestinians to stay on their land in the Jordan Valley and other parts of Area C” through practical support.

View the report at: http://www.oxfam.org/en/policy/israel-palestine-on-the-brink