Sec of State Pompeo: Israeli Settlements Are No Longer Deemed “Illegal”
Historic measure changes narrative for future Middle East peace negotiations Secretary of State Mike Pompeo rescinded a 1978 State Department opinion called the Hansell Memorandum, which claimed that civilian settlements in Judea and Samaria are “inconsistent with international law.” The move angered Palestinians and put the U.S. at odds with nations that favor their position, […]










