EU head criticises Israeli settlement project in West Bank
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- The European Commission condemned Israel's announcement of tenders for the E1 settlement project in the occupied West Bank as unacceptable.
- Several European nations, including France, Britain, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Canada, and Norway, urged Israel to halt settlement expansion.
- The E1 project has long been opposed by the EU and is considered a significant obstacle to a two-state solution.
The European Commission has strongly criticized Israel's decision to issue tenders for the construction of the E1 settlement project in the occupied West Bank, labeling it "unacceptable."
Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated on the X platform that the EU has "long opposed this step." Her condemnation was echoed by France, Britain, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Canada, and Norway. These nations jointly called on the Israeli government to immediately abandon its plans for the E1 project and cease all settlement expansion activities in the West Bank.
The E1 settlement plan is a highly contentious issue, viewed by many as a significant impediment to the establishment of a viable two-state solution for Israelis and Palestinians. The EU has consistently opposed such projects, arguing they undermine prospects for peace.
The Israeli government's decision to issue tenders for the construction of the 'E1' settlement project is unacceptable. We have long opposed this step.
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