UK, France, Germany, Italy and Canada condemn Israel's West Bank settlement project
Summary
The UK, France, Germany, Italy, and Canada have condemned Israel’s plan to build about 1,200 new homes in the West Bank area called E1, saying it harms peace efforts. The United Nations also warned that this construction threatens the chance of a future Palestinian state.Key Facts
- Israel plans to build 1,234 settlement homes in the E1 area between East Jerusalem and Maale Adumim.
- These settlements are considered illegal under international law.
- The new project could divide the West Bank and isolate East Jerusalem from Palestinian areas.
- The UK, France, Germany, Italy, and Canada called the plan “unacceptable” and asked Israel to stop it.
- The UN Secretary-General said the project threatens the existence of a contiguous Palestinian state.
- The housing ministry issued tenders on the project despite ongoing legal challenges from Palestinians and Israeli peace groups.
- The bid deadline is October 19, close to Israel’s general election on October 27.
- Israel has about 160 settlements in the West Bank and East Jerusalem housing approximately 700,000 Jews.
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