EU opposes legal move against fence

THE EU has written to the world court to express its opposition to the opening of legal action against the West Bank security barrier being built by Israel, diplomats said.

Although the EU repeated its criticism of the barrier, the 15-nation bloc believes the problem needs a political rather than a legal solution and fears the court case could further harm peace efforts.

The EU message was delivered to the International Court of Justice in The Hague, Netherlands, by the Irish government, which holds the EU’s rotating presidency.