The European Union has joined a chorus of international condemnation over Israel’s latest massive land appropriation in the West Bank. They say that the seizure of 579 acres near the city of Jericho is hindering the process towards a to a two-state solution and is an obstacle to peace with the Palestinians. The EU issued a statement : “Israel’s decision to declare 234 hectares near Jericho in Area C of the West Bank as state land is a further step that risks undermining the viability of a future Palestinian state and therefore calls into question Israel’s commitment to a two-state solution” RT reports: According to Israel’s Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories, the confiscation on March 10, was made in accordance with “the decision of the political level and the examining of the professional authorities” which have declared the territory to be “state lands.” The land now in Israeli possession and unless a 45 day appeal process goes through will be used to expand Jewish settlements and for building tourism and other commercial facilities. The EU condemned such activities. “Any decision that could enable further settlement expansion, which is illegal under international law and an obstacle to peace, will [...]