US Democrats to introduce bill sanctioning individuals involved in Israel's E1 settlement project
The introduction of the bill is the latest sign of growing friction between Democrats in Congress and the Israeli government over its handling of the West Bank.
US Senate Democrats plan to introduce a bill on Wednesday that would sanction individuals or groups involved in Israel's E1 settlement project, according to a report by the Jerusalem Post. The legislation, sponsored by Coons, Warren, Wyden, and Gallego, aims to penalize foreign entities that contribute to the construction of Israeli settlements or related structures in the E1 area of the West Bank.
The bill comes amid growing tensions between US Democrats and the Israeli government over the West Bank, with Democrats criticizing Israel's handling of the conflict and urging Prime Minister Netanyahu to curb settler violence and arrests. The E1 project, which has been opposed by the international community due to concerns that it could undermine a two-state solution, has already received approval from Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich.
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