The True Post (Web News) Israel’s controversial “E-1 Plan” is facing strong international backlash. Britain has called the plan a clear violation of international law.
The move is a serious attempt to divide a future Palestinian state into pieces, while the Palestinian leadership has said that the plan is tantamount to completely burying the “two-state solution”. British Foreign Secretary David Lammy urged the Israeli government to immediately withdraw the Jewish settlement plan in the West Bank, otherwise peace efforts in the region will suffer serious losses. He said that breaking the geographical continuity of Palestinian territories is a violation of international law and the international community should not remain silent on it.
What is the E-One plan?
The plan will separate the West Bank from East Jerusalem, which will result in difficult transportation between the Palestinian territories. According to analysts, it will then make the establishment of a united Palestinian state in the future almost impossible. Israel’s occupation of the West Bank and East Jerusalem has been disputed since the 1967 Arab-Israeli war. The Palestinian people and their leadership have repeatedly said that Israeli settlement plans are destroying the peace process and increasing tensions in the region.
Palestinian leadership position
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas called the Israeli plan a “policy of racist occupation.” He said that the E-1 plan is a direct attack on the right of the Palestinian people to self-determination. Hamas also called the plan a “Zionist conspiracy to further consolidate the occupation” and warned that if Israel implements it, a new wave of resistance could arise in the region.
International community response
The UN Secretary-General said in a statement that the construction of Jewish settlements violates international law, especially the Fourth Geneva Convention, and will further erode the prospects for peace. The European Union also called on Israel to withdraw the plan because it is the biggest obstacle to the “two-state solution.” International human rights organizations warned that the plan to divide Palestinian territories could displace thousands of families and deepen the humanitarian crisis.
