DUBAI: In recent days a chorus of condemnations and sanction threats have been levelled against Israel by the EU and Arab states for their expansionary policies in the West Bank. The latest spur of diplomatic action has centered around the Israeli’s governments controversial plans to begin construction on the E1 settlement in East Jerusalem.

Egypt and Jordan on Thursday condemned Israel’s move to advance the E1 settlement project in the occupied West Bank, warning that the plan threatens prospects for establishing an…

Europe condemns Israel's E1 settlement plan; Smotrich dismisses criticism. US recognition of Palestine before 2027 at 6.2% YES.