Saudi Arabia condemns Israeli settlement plans near East Jerusalem

A view overlooks the Jewish West Bank settlement of Ari’el, January 28, 2020. (AP)

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia said Tuesday it was “gravely concerned” over Israel’s decision to push ahead with building hundreds of settlement homes near occupied East Jerusalem.
Israel on Sunday invited contractor bids for 1,257 units in Givat Hamatos as part of a settlement scheme revived in February.
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned and rejected the move, “which contravenes international resolutions, and that would undermine the two-state solution and affect peace efforts in the region.”
The Israeli announcement was condemned by Palestinians, the European Union and other Arab countries.