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Israel approved a controversial settlement project in the West Bank's E1 area, which could divide the territory and hinder the prospects for a Palestinian state, amid ongoing tensions and expansion of settlements supported by the Israeli government.
Israel approved a settlement project in the West Bank's E1 area, which is seen as a major setback for Palestinian statehood prospects, as it fragments Palestinian territories and faces international criticism for undermining peace efforts.
Israel's approval of the E1 settlement plan, which would bisect the West Bank and isolate East Jerusalem, has been finalized, drawing condemnation from Palestinians and international critics who see it as a move to erase the prospect of a Palestinian state and undermine peace efforts.
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced plans to approve over 3,000 homes in the West Bank's E1 settlement, a move aimed at preventing the creation of a Palestinian state by disrupting territorial contiguity, despite international opposition and the long-standing freeze on development in the area.