The EU External Action Service issued a statement on the 23rd urging the Israeli government to withdraw the tender notice for more than 1,200 housing units issued recently for the “E1 Zone” settlement construction project, clearly stating that this project and Israel's project to build other settlements in the West Bank violate international law. According to media reports a few days ago, the European Union plans to implement a “package of sanctions” against Israel in connection with the “E1 Zone” project.

The EU External Action Service issued a statement on the 23rd urging the Israeli government to withdraw the tender notice for more than 1,200 housing units issued recently for the “E1 Zone” settlement construction project, clearly stating that this project and Israel's project to build other settlements in the West Bank violate international law. According to media reports a few days ago, the European Union plans to implement a “package of sanctions” against Israel in connection with the “E1 Zone” project.