The Supreme Planning Council is set to approve a controversial settlement expansion near occupied East Jerusalem, with objections from Israeli NGOs already rejected. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich supports the plan, claiming that construction on E1 will effectively end the hope for a Palestinian state. Smotrich, who has faced international sanctions for inciting violence against Palestinians, asserts that both Prime Minister Netanyahu and former President Trump back the revival of the E1 development, although no confirmation has been provided. The level of support from Netanyahu and Trump regarding the plan remains ambiguous.
The Supreme Planning Council is expected to support the controversial plan to expand a settlement near occupied East Jerusalem after rejecting objections by Israeli NGOs.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich stated that the construction on E1 could 'bury' the idea of a Palestinian state, emphasizing his full support for the expansion.
Smotrich's statements came after sanctions were placed on him and fellow minister Itamar Ben-Gvir for incitements of violence against Palestinians.
The fate of the E1 development remains uncertain as it is unclear how much support Smotrich has from Prime Minister Netanyahu or the Trump administration.
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