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International Condemnation Mounts Against Israeli Settlement Expansion Plans

Several nations and the EU, including Ursula von der Leyen, have strongly condemned Israel's plans to expand settlements in the West Bank, particularly the E1 plan, warning it undermines prospects for an independent Palestinian state. This widespread opposition highlights growing international concern over the impact of these expansions on the peace process and Palestinian rights.

21 Aug, 04:13 — 21 Aug, 20:06
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APVery High3h ago

Israel will investigate Hind Rajab’s killing. Her mother wants more - AP News

Israel will investigate Hind Rajab’s killing. Her mother wants more  AP News

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BBCHigh1h ago

How Israel is expanding settlements in drive to reshape West Bank

There has been a significant expansion of building and road construction on Palestinian land occupied by Israel in recent years.

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le-mondeHigh9h ago

Europeans pressure Israel over West Bank settlements, citing 'unprecedented levels of violence'

France, Britain, Germany, Italy, Norway and the Netherlands have issued a joint statement calling Israel's decision to publish tenders for construction in the so-called E1 area of the Palestinian West Bank 'unacceptable,' warning it would effectively split the occupied territory in two.

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual1h ago

Palestinian victims of Israeli settler attacks face battle for justice

Palestinians with missing relatives are marking International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to Victims of Terrorism.

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France 24High6h ago

E1 Israeli settlement poses ‘existential threat’ to two-state solution, UN chief warns

The United Nations on Wednesday said UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres was alarmed by reports of illegal Israeli settlement outposts in the West Bank, warning that development in the E1 area threatened a two-state solution. UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said the E1 settlement would sever the connection between the northern and southern West Bank and have severe consequences for the territory’s integrity.

By FRANCE24

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n1-serbia11h ago

EC: Serbia has not activated EU Civil Protection Mechanism; Brussels criticizes reliance on Russia

Serbia has not activated the European Union (EU) Civil Protection Mechanism to request international assistance in battling wildfires, the European Co

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national-postMostly Factual56m ago

Opposition grows to anti-Israel motion to be heard by Montreal city council

An open letter from almost 50 Montreal lawyers on Thursday states that the motion 'goes far beyond an expression of solidarity with Palestinian civilians'

By Stewart Lewis

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haaretzMostly Factual2h ago

Eight Muslim, Arab countries condemn Israel's E1 settlement plan in West Bank - Haaretz

Eight Muslim, Arab countries condemn Israel's E1 settlement plan in West Bank  Haaretz

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varietyMostly Factual11h ago

‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’ Director Calls Israeli Investigation Into Killing of Palestinian Girl a ‘Smokescreen’: ‘What Is Needed Is Justice’

Kaouther Ben Hania, the director of last year’s Oscar-nominated docudrama “The Voice of Hind Rajab” — about the killing of a 5-year-old Palestinian girl in Gaza by Israeli forces — has rejected the news that Israel is launching an investigation into Rajab’s death, describing it as “a smokescreen.” On Wednesday, the Israeli military admitted that […]

By Alex Ritman

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straits-timesMostly Factual7h ago

Israeli shoots dead Palestinian teen after settlers enter West Bank village, officials say - The Straits Times

Israeli shoots dead Palestinian teen after settlers enter West Bank village, officials say  The Straits Times

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jerusalem-postMostly Factual3h ago

International contention continues as eight more countries condemn Israel's E1 settlement plan

Jordan, the UAE, Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Egypt condemned Israel's E1 settlement expansion plan, a day after a joint statement from European nations did the same.

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DawnMostly Factual5h ago

Pakistan, seven other Muslim states condemn Israel’s illegal settlement policies in occupied Palestinian territory

Pakistan, along with seven Muslim states, on Friday condemned Israel’s “continued illegal settlement policies in the occupied Palestinian territory”, according to a joint statement issued by the Foreign Office (FO). The foreign ministers of Pakistan, Egypt, Turkiye, Indonesia, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates “unequivocally condemn Israel’s continued illegal settlement policies in the Occupied Palestinian Territory and categorically reject the ‘E1’ settlement plan and ...

By [email protected] (News Desk)

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gulf-newsMixed6h ago

UAE, Saudi Arabia and six other countries condemn Israel’s E1 settlement plan

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national-uaeMixed7h ago

Alliances forged ahead of first Palestinian elections in two decades

By Mohamad Ali Harisi, Nada AlTaher

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arab-newsMixed3h ago

British lawmaker repeats call for ban on goods from Israeli settlements in West Bank - Arab News

British lawmaker repeats call for ban on goods from Israeli settlements in West Bank  Arab News

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khaleej-timesMixed6h ago

UAE, 7 countries condemn Israel’s ‘E1’ settlement plan in occupied Palestinian territories

Joint Statement by Ministers of Foreign Affairs of UAE, KSA, Qatar, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Türkiye, and Egypt

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express-tribuneMostly Factual11h ago

Pakistan, 7 other Muslim states condemn Israel’s settlement expansion, reject 'E1' plan

12-country bloc condemns Israeli strikes on Syrian airbase, calls for withdrawal of Israeli forces

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Daily SabahMixed3h ago

UN urges US to ensure Palestinian access amid Abbas visa reports

The United Nations on Friday urged the U.S. to facilitate access for Palestinian officials attending this year's General Assembly amid reports Washington could deny Palestinia...

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star-malaysiaMixed16h ago

Anwar condemns Israel’s E1 settlement tenders in West Bank - The Star

Anwar condemns Israel’s E1 settlement tenders in West Bank  The Star

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dutchnewsMostly Factual9h ago

Government condemns Israeli West Bank settlement plan

The Netherlands has joined six other governments in condemning Israel’s decision to open bidding on a major settlement project in...

By Louis Gore-Langton

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saudi-gazetteMixed3h ago

Saudi Arabia condemns Kabul bombing near educational center

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia strongly condemned the bombing near an educational center in the Afghan capital Kabul that left dozens of people injured.In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated the Kingdom’s complete rejection of all forms of violence, extremism and terrorism.The ministry expressed Saudi Arabia’s solidarity with Afghanistan and its people following the attack.The Kingdom also wished the injured a speedy recovery and expressed hope that the Afghan people would enjoy se...

By Saudi Gazette

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Tehran TimesLow4h ago

Israel is burying two-state solution with settlement plan that divides West Bank

TEHRAN – The Israeli regime advanced an internationally condemned settlement plan in the occupied West Bank that could split the territory and “bury” the possibility of a two-state solution.

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star-kenyaMixed15h ago

Israeli settlers return to Kadim in West Bank two decades after it was evacuated - the-star.co.ke

Israeli settlers return to Kadim in West Bank two decades after it was evacuated  the-star.co.ke

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qatar-tribuneMixed11h ago

Growing international condemnation of Israeli settlement expansion - Qatar Tribune

Growing international condemnation of Israeli settlement expansion  Qatar Tribune

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times-of-omanMixed11h ago

Oman condemns Israeli settlement expansion in West Bank

Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman has condemned Israel’s settlement activities on Palestinian territories in the occupied West Bank, describing the measures...

By Times of Oman

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azernewsLow2h ago

Spain slams Israel's plan to build in East Jerusalem area

The Spanish government condemned on Friday Israel's decision to build more than 1,200 homes in the so-called E1 zone, a part of the West Bank adjacent to East Jerusalem that Israel has sought to populate with its settlers and seemingly cut East Jerusalem's direct ground connection to Palestine.

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actualite-cdMixed6h ago

E1 Israeli settlement poses ‘existential threat’ to two-state solution, UN chief warns - Inbox.lv

E1 Israeli settlement poses ‘existential threat’ to two-state solution, UN chief warns  Inbox.lv

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First report: star-malaysia · 21 Aug, 04:13Full coverage: 44 · 16hWindow: 16h
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star-malaysia21 Aug, 04:13First to report

Anwar condemns Israel’s E1 settlement tenders in West Bank - The Star

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star-kenya21 Aug, 05:57

Israeli settlers return to Kadim in West Bank two decades after it was evacuated - the-star.co.ke

index-hr21 Aug, 06:48

Izraelski doseljenici ponovno naseljavaju Kadim na Zapadnoj obali

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la-vanguardia21 Aug, 08:04

Francia, Reino Unido, Alemania e Italia exigen a Netanyahu que cese su expansión en Cisjordania

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qatar-tribune21 Aug, 09:30

Growing international condemnation of Israeli settlement expansion - Qatar Tribune

variety21 Aug, 09:40

‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’ Director Calls Israeli Investigation Into Killing of Palestinian Girl a ‘Smokescreen’: ‘What Is Needed Is Justice’

n1-serbia21 Aug, 09:43

EC: Serbia has not activated EU Civil Protection Mechanism; Brussels criticizes reliance on Russia

times-of-oman21 Aug, 09:51

Oman condemns Israeli settlement expansion in West Bank

express-tribune21 Aug, 09:53

Pakistan, 7 other Muslim states condemn Israel’s settlement expansion, reject 'E1' plan

morgunbladid21 Aug, 10:05

Fimm ríki fordæma áform Ísraela

der-standard21 Aug, 10:08

Palästinenser im Westjordanland von israelischen Soldaten getötet

le-monde21 Aug, 11:04

Europeans pressure Israel over West Bank settlements, citing 'unprecedented levels of violence'

dutchnews21 Aug, 11:17

Government condemns Israeli West Bank settlement plan

irozhlas21 Aug, 11:56

Výstavba osad na Západním břehu čelí mezinárodní kritice. ‚Je to nedostatečný tlak,‘ hodnotí politolog

1h later
straits-times21 Aug, 13:07

Israeli shoots dead Palestinian teen after settlers enter West Bank village, officials say - The Straits Times

national-uae21 Aug, 13:23

Alliances forged ahead of first Palestinian elections in two decades

vijesti-me21 Aug, 13:37

Dačić: Srbija aktivirala Mehanizam civilne zaštite EU, neophodan i...

actualite-cd21 Aug, 14:24

E1 Israeli settlement poses ‘existential threat’ to two-state solution, UN chief warns - Inbox.lv

France 2421 Aug, 14:24

E1 Israeli settlement poses ‘existential threat’ to two-state solution, UN chief warns

ruv21 Aug, 14:41

„Ísraelsmenn eiga að hætta þessu tafarlaust“

gulf-news21 Aug, 14:45

UAE, Saudi Arabia and six other countries condemn Israel’s E1 settlement plan

khaleej-times21 Aug, 14:48

UAE, 7 countries condemn Israel’s ‘E1’ settlement plan in occupied Palestinian territories

irish-independent21 Aug, 15:32

McEntee condemns Israeli move to build 1,200 settler homes in West Bank

Dawn21 Aug, 15:48

Pakistan, seven other Muslim states condemn Israel’s illegal settlement policies in occupied Palestinian territory

Tehran Times21 Aug, 16:11

Israel is burying two-state solution with settlement plan that divides West Bank

aftonbladet21 Aug, 16:38

Sverige stödjer kritik av bosättningspolitik

n1-bih21 Aug, 16:55

Raste međunarodni pritisak na Izrael zbog plana E1: Osudama se pridružilo još osam država

jerusalem-post21 Aug, 17:17

International contention continues as eight more countries condemn Israel's E1 settlement plan

AP21 Aug, 17:19

Israel will investigate Hind Rajab’s killing. Her mother wants more - AP News

Daily Sabah21 Aug, 17:29

UN urges US to ensure Palestinian access amid Abbas visa reports

saudi-gazette21 Aug, 17:30

Saudi Arabia condemns Kabul bombing near educational center

arab-news21 Aug, 17:33

British lawmaker repeats call for ban on goods from Israeli settlements in West Bank - Arab News

press-tv21 Aug, 18:02

Assassinations, raids, abductions won’t break Palestinian resistance, says Hamas - PressTV

haaretz21 Aug, 18:10

Eight Muslim, Arab countries condemn Israel's E1 settlement plan in West Bank - Haaretz

vg21 Aug, 18:15

Saudi-Arabia vil overta hobbyen din

publico21 Aug, 18:17

O assédio dos colonos, contado pelo padre da última aldeia cristã da Palestina

azernews21 Aug, 18:22

Spain slams Israel's plan to build in East Jerusalem area

Al Jazeera21 Aug, 19:14

Palestinian victims of Israeli settler attacks face battle for justice

BBC21 Aug, 19:31

How Israel is expanding settlements in drive to reshape West Bank

orf21 Aug, 19:46

Auch Von der Leyen verurteilt israelische Siedlungspläne

klix-ba21 Aug, 19:59

Oštra osuda osam država: Izraelski plan "E1" uništava nade za nezavisnu Palestinu

yle-uutiset21 Aug, 20:01

EU:n Von der Leyen tuomitsee Israelin suunnitelmat laajentaa siirtokuntia

iefimerida21 Aug, 20:04

Φον ντερ Λάιεν και χώρες της ΕΕ καταδικάζουν το σχέδιο του Ισραήλ για νέους εποικισμούς στη Δυτική Όχθη -«Απαράδεκτη απόφαση»

national-post21 Aug, 20:06Latest update

Opposition grows to anti-Israel motion to be heard by Montreal city council