(VOVworld) – On Tuesday, the Palestinian Authority (PA) criticized Israel for its occupation of Palestinian territory through resettlement activities and called for international support to make Israel end the occupation.

Israel’s Ramot settlement area in the East of Jerusalem (Photo: AFP/ VNA)

PA said Israel’s escalating resettlement in Jerusalem, Hebron, and Jordan Valley is contrary to a two-state solution and increases religious conflicts in the region. PA’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs called on the international community to take tougher measures to force Israel to end its occupation and resettlement.