Over 20 nations join EU, UN in opposing Israel’s illegal E1 settlement plan
Summary
More than 20 countries, including the UK, Australia, and Japan, have criticized Israel's plans to build a new settlement in the West Bank, calling it illegal. They argue that this construction violates international law and could prevent a two-state solution with Palestinians.Key Facts
- 21 countries, such as the UK, Australia, and Japan, oppose Israel’s plan for a new settlement in the West Bank called E1.
- The countries issued a joint statement calling the plan a violation of international law.
- The E1 settlement plan involves building 3,400 new homes for Israeli settlers.
- The proposed land is about 12 square kilometers (4.6 square miles) and is east of Jerusalem.
- This plan could separate much of the West Bank from East Jerusalem.
- East Jerusalem is significant for Palestinians as they want it as the capital of a future state.
- The Palestinian Authority, the European Commission, and the UN have voiced their opposition to the settlement plan.
- Israel's Finance Minister, Bezalel Smotrich, stated that these settlements aim to negate the possibility of a Palestinian state.
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