The Israeli settlement in the Givat Hamatos area, near East Jerusalem. (Photo: AFP/VNA) |
The approval, coming just before US President Donald Trump’s administration term ends on Wednesday, is designed to avoid conflict with the next US President.
The EU called the move a violation to international law and said Israel is continuing to sabotage the prospect of a two-state solution.
EU spokesperson Peter Stano said the EU once again calls on Israel to halt resettlement activities and dismantle all facilities built after March 2001.