US offers blunt response to Theresa May's criticism of John Kerry over Israel
Washington says it is 'surprised' at PM's criticism as it is in line with the UK's own support for a UN resolution condemning settlement activity in the West Bank
The issue Mrs. May took with Mr. Kerry’s remarks was not about the legality of the Israeli settlements. The British government voted in favor of the Security Council resolution because, like other European members of the Council, Britain has long considered settlements beyond the 1967 armistice lines to be illegal.
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