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Jakarta (voinews.id): Indonesia condemns Israel's decision to legalize Jewish settlements in the West Bank.

"Indonesia strongly condemns Israel's decision to authorize 9 Jewish settlements in the West Bank and plans to build 10,000 new houses in the area," the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said via Twitter, Wednesday (15/2).

According to the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, this decision violates international law and UN resolutions. This decision is also considered to trigger instability in the region.

"This decision violates international law and related UN resolutions and fuels tension and instability in the region," said the Foreign Ministry.

Indonesia invites the international community to unite and urge Israel to stop such activities.

"The international community must unite to urge Israel to stop these actions and continue to press for a two-state solution," wrote the Foreign Ministry.

Israel announced the establishment of nine outposts in the West Bank which are illegal under international law because they are in the occupied territory.

On Sunday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the establishment of these posts in Avigayil, Beit Hogla, Givat Harel, Givat Arnon, Mitzpe Yehuda, Malachei Hashalom, Asahel, Sde Boaz and Shacharit.

The establishment of these posts was said to be in response to a series of terrors perpetrated by Palestinian militants in East Jerusalem.

In addition, in his announcement, Netanyahu said the government would authorize settlement construction in the West Bank in the coming days.

Meanwhile, Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said the Israeli government plans to propose the construction of around 10,000 houses. (VOI/Andy)