Israel moves to ‘bury’ idea of Palestinian state

Israel’s far-right finance minister, Bezalel Smotrich, announced plans to revive the long-delayed E1 settlement project, which would divide the West Bank and undermine the possibility of a Palestinian state. This move, condemned by Palestinian officials and international observers as illegal, comes amid heightened tensions following the Gaza conflict and could further isolate Israel diplomatically.

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