Saudi Arabia says Israel’s decision to legalize nine settlements in the occupied West Bank will further instigate tension in the region. 

Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan speaking during a news conference in Brussels said this announcement by Israel of the annexation of these nine settlements is a blatantly illegal act.

Prince Faisal said stressed that it is essential to continue focusing on finding a pathway to peace.

Israel has announced to legalize nine West Bank outposts and plans to move ahead with the construction of 10,000 settlement units.