Israel has opened tenders for a settlement project in the area east of Jerusalem, which the BBC reports would divide the occupied West Bank in two and has long been internationally condemned.
Key facts
- Israel has opened tenders, or bids, for a West Bank settlement project, according to the BBC.
- The project is located in the area east of Jerusalem.
- The BBC reports that building there would divide the occupied West Bank in two.
- The plans have long been internationally condemned, according to the BBC.
Israel has opened tenders for a controversial settlement project in the occupied West Bank, according to the BBC. The move invites bids from contractors for construction in the area east of Jerusalem.
The BBC reports that Israeli plans to build in this area would divide the occupied West Bank in two and have long been internationally condemned. The outlet described the project as highly sensitive.
The available sources do not set out the Israeli government’s stated rationale for the project, the timeline for construction, or the responses of Palestinian officials and international governments. These details were not included in the reporting reviewed.
Why it matters
According to the BBC, plans to build in the area east of Jerusalem would divide the occupied West Bank in two, which has made the project a focal point of long-standing international condemnation.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the settlement project located?
According to the BBC, the project is in the area east of Jerusalem, within the occupied West Bank.
Why is the project controversial?
The BBC reports that building in the area would divide the occupied West Bank in two, and the plans have long been internationally condemned.
What has Israel done now?
Israel has opened up tenders, or bids, for the settlement project, according to the BBC.