Israel clears final hurdle to start settlement construction that would cut the West Bank in two
Summary
Israel is moving forward with a settlement project near Jerusalem called the E1 project, which would significantly impact the West Bank area by potentially dividing it. The project has been stalled in the past due to U.S. pressure but is now proceeding with a tender for developers to start construction. The project is controversial and opposed by many in the international community.Key Facts
- Israel is proceeding with the E1 settlement project near Jerusalem.
- The project could split the West Bank in two, affecting future Palestinian state plans.
- The E1 project has been stalled for over 20 years due to past U.S. pressure.
- A tender is calling for bids to develop 3,401 housing units in the area.
- Peace Now, an anti-settlement group, noted the tender as an effort to accelerate construction.
- Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich supports the project and sees it as eliminating the idea of a Palestinian state.
- The international community largely views West Bank settlements as illegal under international law.
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