Britain summoned Israel's charge d'affaires on Wednesday and demanded a halt to a major settlement project in occupied West Bank after Israeli authorities opened bidding for more than 1,200 homes in the area.

UK condemns Israel's E1 settlement and summons its envoy. US recognition of Palestine before 2027 at 6.5% YES.

Ed Miliband says UK will not accept moves that would endanger viability of two-state solution