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Democrats Urge Netanyahu to Halt E1 Settlement Project

8/29/2026

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U.S. Democratic senators urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to cancel the E1 settlement project.
The E1 plan comprises seven residential compounds with 1,234 housing units.
Israel’s Construction and Housing Ministry opened bidding on Aug. 18, with a deadline of Oct. 19.
A letter signed by 44 Democratic senators and independent Angus King urged rescinding tenders and halting expansion.
Twenty-nine senators, led by Arizona Sen. Ruben Gallego, signed the statement.

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U.S. Democratic senators urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to cancel the E1 settlement project.
The E1 plan comprises seven residential compounds with 1,234 housing units.
Israel’s Construction and Housing Ministry opened bidding on Aug. 18, with a deadline of Oct. 19.
A letter signed by 44 Democratic senators and independent Angus King urged rescinding tenders and halting expansion.
Twenty-nine senators, led by Arizona Sen. Ruben Gallego, signed the statement.