In a rare display of international unity, senior officials from the European Union, the United Kingdom, and Australia have jointly expressed strong opposition to the recent greenlight granted by Israel for the E1 settlement project. They emphasized that such developments pose a significant threat to the prospects of a two-state solution and undermine efforts toward lasting peace in the region. The coalition underscored that this move exacerbates tensions and deviates from international law principles, calling on Israel to reconsider its position immediately.

Highlighting their concerns, the ministers issued a collaborative statement outlining key issues surrounding the settlement initiative:

  • Violation of…