UK 'very disappointed' by Ariel university upgrade

Alistair Burt, Britain's minister for the Middle East, has condemned Israel's decision to upgrade the status of Ariel college to that of a university, saying: "We are deeply disappointed by the decision to upgrade Ariel’s university center. Ariel is beyond the Green Line in a settlement that is illegal according to international law."

In regards to the settlements, Burt said: "We reiterate our call on Israel urgently to reverse these decisions and take no further steps aimed at expanding or entrenching settlement activity." (Elior Levy)