Israel News Today: IDF Warns West Bank on Brink of Escalation as EU Condemns E1 Settlement Plan
Senior IDF officers warned Israel's political leadership that the West Bank is on the brink of a violent escalation because of spreading settler violence and illegal outposts, Channel 12 reported. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen condemned Israel's E1 settlement tenders, while the US reiterated its opposition to annexation without condemning E1.
IDF Warns of West Bank Escalation
IDF brass warned the political leadership that the West Bank is on the brink of a violent escalation as settler violence and illegal outposts spread across the territory, according to Channel 12, The Times of Israel reported.
EU Chief Condemns E1 Tenders
"The Israeli Government's decision to publish construction tenders for the E1 settlement project is unacceptable," European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said, joining European countries in condemning the plan, The Times of Israel reported.
US Reiterates Opposition to Annexation
The State Department reiterated President Trump's opposition to Israeli annexation of the West Bank but avoided condemning the planned E1 construction, The Times of Israel reported.
Turkey Denounces Netanyahu's "Petty Political Tactics"
Turkey's presidential office denounced what it called Netanyahu's "petty political tactics" in the latest salvo of a growing diplomatic row between the two countries, The Times of Israel reported.
Netanyahu and the Likud Slate
Netanyahu will not use the spots he controls on Likud's slate to secure places for several senior lawmakers, Channel 12 reported; he controls eight of the top 30 spots, The Times of Israel reported.
Sources
- The Times of Israel — IDF warning West Bank on brink of escalation due to settler violence
- The Times of Israel — EU chief joins European countries to condemn E1 plan
- The Times of Israel — US reiterates opposition to annexation, avoids condemnation of E1
- The Times of Israel — Turkey denounces Netanyahu's 'petty political tactics'
- The Times of Israel — Netanyahu won't reserve high Likud spots for senior lawmakers
