Tag: E1
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Slovenia blocks EU’s condemnation against Israel’s E1 Settlement Plan
The EU Observer has reported that, Slovenia has vetoed an official EU condemnation against Israel’s E1 settlement plan in Jerusalem, compelling the EU to issue the statement only on behalf of the EU’s High Representative Kaja Kallas. The statement was subsequently released by the EU’s External Actions Service and can be found here. Malta has…
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Malta joins European countries in condemnation of Israel’s E1 settlement plan in Jerusalem
Malta has joined other European countries including France, Spain and Britain over opposition to Israel’s E1 settlement plan in Jerusalem. Foreign Affairs Minister Chris Fearne met with the Ambassador of Palestine to Malta, Fadi Hanania, to convey Malta’s position. Israel has opened tenders for construction in the strategically important E1 area between East Jerusalem and…
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Britain follows the EU’s position and urges Israel not to go ahead with its settlement programme in Jerusalem
Britain is urging Israel not to go ahead with its settlement programme east of Jerusalem after Israel opened a tender for construction developments in the designated E1 area. The tender, which opened for bids on August 5 and closes on October 5, provides for the construction of 3,401 housing units between East Jerusalem and the…
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Malta signs letter with European nations condemning Israel’s E1 settlement plan in the West Bank
Malta has signed a letter among 21 other countries that include European countries, Australia and Canada, and also the EU High Representative Kaja Kallas, condemning Israel’s approval to build a new Jewish settlement in the E1 Area in the West Bank just outside of Jerusalem. The move by Israel is intended to disrupt plans to…