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Israel approves a colonial construction plan in the E1 area

RAMALLAH, August 20, 2025 (WAFA) – The Israeli occupation authorities have approved a colonial construction plan in the E1 area east of Jerusalem.

This plan includes the construction of more than 3,401 housing units, in addition to the establishment of a new settlement called "Ashahal," which includes the construction of 342 colonial units and public buildings.

Peace Now noted that the approval of colonial construction in E1 occurred at extreme speed. This plan is "particularly fatal to the prospect of peace and the future of two states for two peoples, as it divides the West Bank in two and prevents the development of a metro line between Ramallah, East Jerusalem, and Bethlehem."

Last week, extremist minister Bezalel Smotrich announced that the E1 colonial plan effectively connects Ma'ale Adumim to Jerusalem, severs Arab connections between Ramallah and Bethlehem, and is the final nail in the coffin of the idea of a Palestinian state.

The occupation authorities have been trying to advance this plan since the 1990s, but without success due to international opposition, including from the United States.

After returning to the prime minister's office, Benjamin Netanyahu ordered its advancement in 2012, and then again in 2020, when the plan's deposit was approved in preparation for its implementation.

Peace Now confirmed that the E1 plan joins thousands of colonial units approved by the occupation government this year, with the aim of preventing a two-state solution.

The movement added that since the beginning of 2025, the occupation authorities have advanced the construction of 24,338 settlement units, including the E1 plan.

K.T

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