HRC Settlement Report is counterproductive and unfortunate The only way to resolve all pending issues between Israel and the Palestinians is through direct negotiations without pre-conditions. Communicated by the MFA Spokesperson January 31, 2013 – HYPERLINK http://www.mfa.gov.il/MFA/About+the+Ministry/MFA+Spokesman/2012/HRC+Settlement+Report-31-Jan-2013.htm http://www.mfa.gov.il/MFA/About+the+Ministry/MFA+Spokesman/2012/HRC+Settlement+Report-31-Jan-2013.htm The only way to resolve all pending issues between Israel and the Palestinians, including the settlements issue, is through direct negotiations without pre-conditions. Counterproductive measures - such as the report before us, will only hamper efforts to find a sustainable solution to the Israel-Palestinian conflict. The Human Rights Council   has sadly distinguished itself by its systematically one-sided and biased approach towards Israel. This latest report is yet another unfortunate reminder of that.