The Palestinians say this project, known as E1, would deal a death blow to any hopes for peace since it would separate the West Bank from east Jerusalem, their hoped-for capital, and drive a deep wedge between the northern and southern parts of the West Bank by creating a string of settlements jutting nearly halfway across the West Bank.
Israeli officials say construction on the E1 project is years away. But the country has come under fierce criticism by its closest allies, the U.S. and major countries in Western Europe.
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Sweden’s foreign minister, Carl Bildt, said the Israeli construction plans have caused “extreme concern” in the 27-nation EU. “What the Israelis did on E1 has shifted opinions in Europe,” Bildt said as he arrived for the meeting. “I don’t think the Israelis are aware of this.” read full article: http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/middle_east/israels-prime-minister-accuses-international-community-of-favoritism-for-palestinians/2012/12/10/7ca186e6-42e4-11e2-8c8f-fbebf7ccab4e_story_1.html
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