European officials warn that building in E1 poses 'an existential threat to the two-state solution', but some fear punitive steps before Israel's October 27 election could strengthen Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his right-wing allies

European officials warn that building in E1 poses 'an existential threat to the two-state solution', but some fear punitive steps before Israel's October 27 election could…

Israel recently issued a tender for the construction of about 1,200 housing units in E1, a strategically contested area in the West Bank. The tender is part of a plan approved…