Brief
US senators propose sanctions on supporters of Israel’s E1 West Bank plan
The bill, slated for introduction on Wednesday, targets facilitators of the plan that would link Ma’ale Adumim to East Jerusalem.
By Felo News Desk · Published
U.S. senators plan to introduce legislation on Wednesday that would impose sanctions on individuals and entities supporting Israel’s disputed “E1” settlement project, which aims to link Ma’ale Adumim with occupied East Jerusalem and effectively split the West Bank.
What happened
The proposed bill calls for punitive measures against facilitators of the E1 plan, a development described as severing East Jerusalem from the West Bank and threatening the viability of a future Palestinian state. Ten Democratic senators are expected to co‑sponsor, including Chris Coons of Delaware, Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts, Ron Wyden of Oregon and Ruben Gallego of Arizona.
What was said
“As Palestinian civilians face a campaign of devastation and fear from violent extremist settlers, the United States must send a strong message that this behaviour is unacceptable,” Coons said in a statement provided to Reuters, as reported by Al Jazeera.
Key facts
- U.S. senators are set to introduce a sanctions bill targeting supporters of Israel’s E1 settlement plan. (aljazeera.com)
- The bill would sanction individuals and groups that facilitate the project linking Ma’ale Adumim to East Jerusalem. (aljazeera.com)
- Ten Democratic senators, including Chris Coons, Elizabeth Warren, Ron Wyden and Ruben Gallego, are expected to co‑sponsor the legislation. (aljazeera.com)
- Senator Chris Coons said the United States must send a strong message against the behavior of extremist settlers. (aljazeera.com)
Sources
- [1] aljazeera.com — originally reported as “US lawmakers seek sanctions for Israel’s ‘E1’ West Bank settlement plan”
