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Germany, UN Condemn New Israeli West Bank Settlement Plan as Illegal

Germany, UN Condemn New Israeli West Bank Settlement Plan as Illegal

Germany, UN Condemn New Israeli West Bank Settlement Plan as Illegal The German government has issued a strong rebuke to Israel, urging it not to proceed with plans for thousands of new housing units in a West Bank settlement. Germany’s Foreign Ministry emphasized that the proposed construction violates international law and would severely hinder prospects for a two-state solution. A spokesperson for the German Foreign Ministry stated late on Thursday that the plan, put forth by an Israeli minister, threatens…

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UN Condemns Israeli Settlement Expansion as War Crime Amid Escalating Gaza Violence

UN Condemns Israeli Settlement Expansion as War Crime Amid Escalating Gaza Violence

UN Condemns Israeli Settlement Expansion as War Crime Amid Escalating Gaza Violence The United Nations has issued a strong condemnation of Israel’s West Bank settlement expansion plans, labeling them a war crime, as the conflict in Gaza continues to claim lives. Reports indicate at least 21 Palestinians have been killed in recent hostilities, with a Gaza NGO highlighting the urgent need for evacuation for approximately 15,000 sick and wounded individuals. Adding to international concerns, Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich is…

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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 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…

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Israel Poised to Advance Controversial E1 West Bank Settlement Plan, Drawing Global Condemnation

Israel Poised to Advance Controversial E1 West Bank Settlement Plan, Drawing Global Condemnation

Israel Poised to Advance Controversial E1 West Bank Settlement Plan, Drawing Global Condemnation Israel is reportedly poised to grant formal planning approval for the highly contentious E1 settlement project, which proposes over 3,400 new homes in the occupied West Bank. This long-frozen plan, if advanced, would dramatically expand the Ma’ale Adumim settlement towards Jerusalem, effectively bisecting the West Bank and further isolating East Jerusalem from the Palestinian territories. The Supreme Planning Council is expected to greenlight the project next week,…

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Israel Pushes Ahead with E1 Settlement, Sparks International Alarm Over Two-State Solution

Israel Pushes Ahead with E1 Settlement, Sparks International Alarm Over Two-State Solution

Israel Pushes Ahead with E1 Settlement, Sparks International Alarm Over Two-State Solution Israel’s far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich confirmed Thursday that the contentious E1 settlement construction in the Israeli-occupied West Bank is proceeding, a move widely condemned by Palestinians and rights groups as effectively severing the territory and jeopardizing prospects for a Palestinian state. The project, which is expected to receive final approval on August 20, has been under consideration for over two decades. Critics argue that the E1 development,…

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