Israel’s Controversial E1 Settlement Project Nears Final Approval, Threatening Two-State Solution
Israel’s Controversial E1 Settlement Project Nears Final Approval, Threatening Two-State Solution Israel’s highly contentious E1 settlement construction in the occupied West Bank is on the verge of final approval, with a crucial decision expected on August 20, 2025. The project, championed by far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, is widely condemned by Palestinians and international rights groups who warn it will effectively sever the West Bank, critically undermining any future prospects for a viable Palestinian state. Smotrich, who openly stated the…