Palestinians have condemned an Israeli government tender for more than 1,200 housing units as part of the E1 settlement project, which Al Jazeera describes as illegal, according to Al Jazeera.
Key facts
- The Israeli government issued a tender for more than 1,200 housing units, according to Al Jazeera.
- The units are part of the E1 settlement project, according to Al Jazeera.
- Al Jazeera describes the E1 settlement plan as illegal.
- Palestinians condemned the move, according to Al Jazeera.
Palestinians have condemned an Israeli government move to advance the E1 settlement plan, according to Al Jazeera. The move involves the issuing of a tender for more than 1,200 housing units as part of the project.
Al Jazeera describes the E1 settlement plan as illegal. The report says the tender covers construction of more than 1,200 housing units.
The announcement drew condemnation from Palestinians, according to the reporting.
Further details, including the Israeli government’s stated rationale and timeline for the project, were not provided in the available reporting.
Why it matters
Settlement construction is a longstanding point of contention in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. According to Al Jazeera, the E1 tender advances a project it describes as illegal and one that Palestinians oppose.
Frequently asked questions
How many housing units are in the tender?
According to Al Jazeera, the tender covers more than 1,200 housing units.
What is the E1 settlement project?
Al Jazeera describes E1 as an illegal Israeli settlement project; the latest tender is part of advancing that plan.
Who condemned the move?
Palestinians condemned the Israeli step to advance the plan, according to Al Jazeera.