Norway and the Netherlands join condemnation of Israel over construction in the E1 area

Norway and the Netherlands have joined a joint statement by France, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Italy condemning the Israeli government's plan to build approximately 1,200 housing units in the E1 area beyond the Green Line. The statement says the government's decision is unacceptable and will damage Israel's international standing.

Norway and the Netherlands have joined a joint statement by France, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Italy condemning the Israeli government's plan to build approximately 1,200 housing units in the E1 area beyond the Green Line. The joint statement says that "the government's decision is unacceptable and will further damage Israel's international standing." Thus, seven European countries have now joined the criticism of Israel on this issue. The E1 area is a disputed territory in the West Bank, and construction there draws international condemnation.

Norway and the Netherlands join condemnation of Israel over construction in the E1 area