British Foreign Minister Ed Miliband has issued a warning to companies and individuals involved in the E1 West Bank settlement project, urging them not to proceed with bids or face sanctions. The E1 project, which would bisect the Israeli-occupied West Bank, poses a threat to the future of a Palestinian state and has been opposed by many Western states and campaign groups due to concerns about undermining a peace agreement.
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British Foreign Minister Ed Miliband has issued a warning to companies and individuals in…: British Foreign Minister Ed Miliband has issued a warning to companies and individuals involved in the E1 West Bank settlement project.
The project, which would bisect the Israeli-occupied West Bank, poses a threat to the fut…: The project, which would bisect the Israeli-occupied West Bank, poses a threat to the future of a Palestinian state.
Many Western states and campaign groups have opposed the project due to concerns about un…: Many Western states and campaign groups have opposed the project due to concerns about undermining a peace agreement.
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British foreign minister Ed Miliband on Monday urged companies and individuals not to proceed with bids for the E1 West Bank settlement project on Monday, warning those involved in the construction of illegal settlements could face sanctions.
"We urge businesses and individuals not to proceed with bids for E1 construction tenders," Miliband said in a statement. "They should be aware of legal and reputational consequences, including the risk of involving themselves in serious breaches of international law."
The E1 project would bisect the Israeli-occupied West Bank and cut it off from East Jerusalem, fragmenting the land Palestinians hope will form the heart of a state.
Many Western states and campaign groups have opposed the project over concerns that it could undermine a future peace deal with the Palestinians.
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