France, Germany, UK and Italy slam Israel's 'E1' West Bank settler project
Summary
France, Germany, the UK, and Italy criticized Israel for starting a project to build new settlements in the West Bank, an area occupied by Israel since 1967. These countries say the project called "E1" is illegal under international law and would separate Palestinian areas in east Jerusalem from the rest of the West Bank.Key Facts
- Israel began accepting bids to build homes in the "E1" settlement area in the West Bank.
- The "E1" project plans to build around 3,400 homes for Israeli settlers.
- The West Bank has been occupied by Israel since the 1967 war.
- International law considers Israeli settlements in this territory illegal.
- France, Germany, the UK, and Italy asked Israel to stop expanding settlements there.
- The project would further separate Palestinian-majority east Jerusalem from the West Bank.
- The tender for over 1,200 housing units opened on August 18, with bids due October 19.
- The UN Secretary-General described the project as a major threat to a future Palestinian state.
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