European nations condemn Israel's E1 West Bank settlement plan

In late August 2026, France, Germany, the UK, and Italy jointly condemned Israel's E1 settlement project in the West Bank, calling on the Israeli government to halt the expansion. The E1 plan, which involves building settlements east of Jerusalem, has drawn sharp criticism from the European nations, who argue it undermines the viability of a two-state solution. The UK went further, threatening sanctions if Israel proceeds with the project. Canada also joined the condemnation, though the main statement came from the four European powers.