The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem has warned of "serious consequences" from a new law that allows the government to seize private Palestinian lands where unauthorised Israeli settlements have been built.
"Such a law undermines the two-state solution, further eliminating hopes of peace," the patriarchate said. "The Latin Patriarchate strongly condemns this unjust and unilateral law that allows the de facto annexation of Palestinian private land for the benefit of Israeli settlements.
"Strongly concerned about the future of peace and justice in the Holy Land, the Latin Patriarchate calls on leaders to take decisive decisions in favour of peace, justice and dignity for all," the statement said.
