Clashes between Palestinians and Israeli officials in the West Side. (REUTERS / Mohamad Torokman)

Israel deserved the West Side of Palestine, People were Furious with US Ambassador’s Statement

Palestine - The United States Ambassador to Israel, David Friedman, stated in an interview published in the New York Times newspaper on Saturday (06/08) that, the annexation of the West Side was actually legitimate. However, this statement immediately provoked criticism from the Palestinian Authorities and local people.

Friedman also stated that, in some situations, I think Israel has the right, but not all of the West side. The statement was condemned by the Palestinian Authority, which said extremist groups were involved in drafting policies in the White House. They also stated Friedman's statement showed he is not mature in politics.

Palestinian Foreign Ministry said they will file a protest with the International Court of Justice regarding Friedman's statement. Secretary General of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), Saeb Erekat also criticized Friedman's statement, as Friedman is an extremist and illegal settler ambassador and their views on the annexation of occupied territories are war crimes under international law.

Israel claimed the West side the Six Day War in 1967. Since then, they have continued to build illegal settlements. This is one of the main obstacles to the peace negotiation process between the two.

Israeli Prime Minister, Benyamin Netanyahu promised in his campaign that,  he will start legalizing the West side into their territory.

Right now there are around 600 thousand people living in illegal settlements in the West side, as well as parts of East Jerusalem which were also annexed. They live side by side with around three million Palestinians.

Source: https://www.cnnindonesia.com/internasional/20190609192730-120-401918/dubes-as-klaim-israel-berhak-atas-tepi-barat-palestina-murka