Israel plans settlement project east of Jerusalem, issues notice

Israeli authorities have notified Bedouin representatives and the municipality of al-Eizariya about plans to implement the controversial “Life Fabric” settlement project, aimed at connecting Maale Adumim to Jerusalem and potentially isolating Palestinian communities. Estimated to cost $98 million, the project threatens to cut the West Bank into two parts and restrict Palestinian access to major roads. Palestinian officials warn it poses a severe threat to the viability of a contiguous Palestinian state, urging international action. The project, first approved in 2012, has advanced amid ongoing violence and has been criticized by the International Court of Justice as illegal.

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