British Foreign Secretary Miliband issued a statement on the evening of the 19th saying that it is “unacceptable and destructive” for the Israeli government to push forward tenders for the “E1 Zone” settlement construction project. Miliband said that the “E1 Zone” settlement construction project will cross the core area of the Palestinian region and separate the West Bank from East Jerusalem, which will jeopardize the viability of the “two-state solution.” The British side clearly opposes the “E1 Zone” settlement construction project and firmly supports the “two-state solution”. The “two-state solution” is the only way to achieve long-term security and peace for the people of Palestine and Israel. Miliband said that he has clearly told Israeli Foreign Minister Sal that Israel should immediately stop the “E1 Zone” settlement construction project, withdraw tenders, and stop expanding settlements. Miliband said that Britain will not allow the “two-state solution” to be destroyed, and will develop a comprehensive set of measures in response to Israel's relevant measures in the next few weeks. The British side will impose sanctions on those involved in expanding illegal settlements. On the 18th, the Israeli government issued a tender notice for 1,234 housing units for the “E1 Zone” settlement construction project. In August 2025, Israeli Finance Minister Smoltrih issued a statement saying that he plans to approve the construction of 3,401 housing units in the “E1 Zone” with the aim of “burying the idea of a Palestinian State.” Subsequently, the High Planning Commission of the Civil Administration under the Ministry of Defense of Israel approved the housing construction plan. Israel occupied East Jerusalem and parts of the West Bank in the 1967 Third Middle East War and built Jewish settlements. For a long time, the Israeli military imposed restrictions on the movement and movement of Palestinians, which were strongly opposed by the Palestinian side.

British Foreign Secretary Miliband issued a statement on the evening of the 19th saying that it is “unacceptable and destructive” for the Israeli government to push forward tenders for the “E1 Zone” settlement construction project. Miliband said that the “E1 Zone” settlement construction project will cross the core area of the Palestinian region and separate the West Bank from East Jerusalem, which will jeopardize the viability of the “two-state solution.” The British side clearly opposes the “E1 Zone” settlement construction project and firmly supports the “two-state solution”. The “two-state solution” is the only way to achieve long-term security and peace for the people of Palestine and Israel. Miliband said that he has clearly told Israeli Foreign Minister Sal that Israel should immediately stop the “E1 Zone” settlement construction project, withdraw tenders, and stop expanding settlements. Miliband said that Britain will not allow the “two-state solution” to be destroyed, and will develop a comprehensive set of measures in response to Israel's relevant measures in the next few weeks. The British side will impose sanctions on those involved in expanding illegal settlements. On the 18th, the Israeli government issued a tender notice for 1,234 housing units for the “E1 Zone” settlement construction project. In August 2025, Israeli Finance Minister Smoltrih issued a statement saying that he plans to approve the construction of 3,401 housing units in the “E1 Zone” with the aim of “burying the idea of a Palestinian State.” Subsequently, the High Planning Commission of the Civil Administration under the Ministry of Defense of Israel approved the housing construction plan. Israel occupied East Jerusalem and parts of the West Bank in the 1967 Third Middle East War and built Jewish settlements. For a long time, the Israeli military imposed restrictions on the movement and movement of Palestinians, which were strongly opposed by the Palestinian side.