On Friday, the United States expressed its disappointment at Israel’s announcement that it plans to build 3,000 housing units in the occupied West Bank settlements.

US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said in a press conference from Argentina: “We regret that the Israeli government announced its intention to build thousands of settlement units.”

He added, "The United States believes that the settlements are not consistent with international law, and do not help achieve peace. They only weaken Israel's security, not strengthen it."

US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken reiterated on Friday that the United States rejects any “new occupation” of the Gaza Strip after the end of the war, in response to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s announcement of a post-war plan against Hamas that notes the continued “security control” of Israel in the occupied West Bank and Gaza Strip. .

Blinken said in response to a question during the press conference, “I have not seen the plan, so I refrain from answering,” but he added, “There should not be a new Israeli occupation of Gaza” and “The territory of Gaza should not be reduced,” which, in his opinion, constitute “basic principles” for the future of the Strip. .