October 3, 2014

The EU condemns the recent announcement of settlement growth in East Jerusalem (see 10/1) and says that the development “calls into question Israel’s commitment to a peaceful negotiated settlement with the Palestinians.” Meanwhile, Sweden’s incoming PM, Stefan Löfven, announces his intention to recognize the state of Palestine in his inauguration speech. (Sweden will recognize Palestine on 10/30.) (AP, REU 10/3)