The UN secretary general has called on Israel to abandon plans for settlements in the occupied West Bank. Antonio Guterres said the plan would be a serious violation of international law and damage long-term prospects of a two-state solution. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said cabinet will discuss plans to move forward with the annexation on July 1. FRANCE 24 correspondent Hoda Osman explains the latest developments.

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