The decision by the Israeli Higher Planning Committee to approve plans for settlementconstruction in the E1 area, East of Jerusalem, is unacceptable and a violation of international law.
We condemn this decision and call for its immediate reversal in the strongest terms. Minister Smotrich says this plan will make a two-state solution impossible by dividing any Palestinian state and restricting Palestinian access to Jerusalem. This brings no benefts to the Israeli people. Instead, it risks (…)
Joint Statement of Foreign Ministers on E1 plans (21 August 2025)
