European Union condemns Israel's E-One settlement plan as completely unacceptable. Commission President Ursula von der Leyen highlights deep concerns regarding construction bids announcement.
She warns the E-One project will fragment West Bank and Palestinian territorial continuity.
European leaders have consistently opposed Israeli settlement expansion in occupied Palestinian territories. Von der Leyen insists on the importance of sustaining a two-state solution path.
She emphasizes permanent, just peace depends upon an enduring two-state solution framework. Ongoing tensions underline urgent need for renewed efforts toward Israeli-Palestinian peace negotiations.