Western powers condemn Israel for West Bank settlements, settler violence
Western powers have issued a joint statement condemning Israel's expansion of settlements in the West Bank, particularly the E1 project. They assert that this expansion constitutes a violation of international law. The statement also highlights concerns over settler violence in the region.
- ▪Western powers condemned Israel's E1 settlement expansion project.
- ▪The joint statement emphasizes that the expansion violates international law.
- ▪Concerns were raised regarding settler violence in the West Bank.
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Western powers condemn Israel for West Bank settlements, settler violenceThe joint statement emphasized Israel's E1 settlement expansion project as a violation of international law.Follow us on GoogleHebrew graffiti is seen on a wall in the Safa area of Surif village, north of Hebron in the West Bank on May 17, 2026.(photo credit: Photo by Mosab Shawer / Middle East Images / AFP via Getty Images)
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