Middle East
Saudi Arabia· Al-`UlaInternational Condemnation of Israeli Settlement Expansion in E1 Area
International bodies and European nations condemn Israel's tenders for 1,234 settlement units in the E1 area, citing concerns for the two-state solution and Palestinian territorial integrity.
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Israeli Settlement Expansion in West Bank
First report 7h agoLast update 2h agoEuropean countries reject Israeli settlement expansion in the West Bank but lack effective tools to penalize Israel.
Settlers use various tactics like outposts, agriculture, grazing, intimidation, and fragmenting villages to expand control over Palestinian lands, especially in the Jordan Valley.
Britain has escalated its stance against the E1 settlement project, summoning the Israeli chargé d'affaires and threatening additional diplomatic measures.
UK condemns Israel's E1 settlement tender
First report 4h agoLast update 4h agoUK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband condemned Israel’s E1 settlement tender as an "unacceptable and destructive act" that would undermine a two-state solution.
Egypt and Jordan Condemn Israeli E1 Settlement Project
First report 7h agoLast update 6h agoEgypt and Jordan unequivocally condemn the Israeli E1 settlement project, asserting it undermines the prospects for Palestinian statehood.
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