"The German chancellor, Friedrich Merz, recently condemned annexation moves, including the illegal E1 settlement project designed to divide the West Bank in two and destroy Palestine's viability."
"Criticism by Britain, Germany, France and Italy does not deter this Israeli government, which has over decades grown used to rhetorical condemnation without consequences."
"Britain is ideally fitted, both by that decision and its historic responsibilities in the region, to give a lead to like-minded European and Commonwealth partners by warning now that any bidder for contracts to design, build or finance the E1 settlement endangers its business interests in and with the UK."
Israel is advancing its systematic annexation of the West Bank, particularly through the E1 settlement project, despite condemnation from Germany and other nations. The Israeli government remains undeterred by international criticism, continuing to expand illegal settlements that threaten the viability of Palestine. The EU has not effectively used its leverage to halt these actions. Britain, having recognized Palestine, is positioned to lead efforts to warn against business with E1 settlement bidders and to suspend trade concessions with Israel for human rights violations.
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