“The settlement problem has gotten so much worse that it is now putting at risk the very viability of that two-state solution,” said Power.
Israeli settlements are seen as a major stumbling block to peace efforts, as they are built on land the Palestinians see as part of their future state.
Palestinian President Mahmud Abbas’s office said the vote was “a big blow” to Israeli policy and a show of “strong support for the two-state solution.”
The United Nations maintains that settlements are illegal, but UN officials have reported a surge in construction over the past months.
