Tel Aviv, Dec. 25 -- Israel hit back at 14 nations calling for the security cabinet to roll back its decision to approve 19 new settlements in the West Bank.

Israel's Foreign Affairs Minister Gideon Sa'ar rejected the joint statement issued by 14 nations, including the United Kingdom, Spain, France, Germany, Canada and Japan.

Condemning foreign interference in a strongly worded remark on X, he added that the Cabinet approved the establishment of 11 new settlements in Judea and Samaria and intends to formalise eight additional settlements.

The Foreign Minister said, "Israel strongly rejects the statement issued by foreign countries regarding the Cabinet decision on settlements in Judea and Samaria. Foreign governments will not restrict ...