Several countries are speaking out against Israel’s plan to build new homes in the West Bank, saying it could hurt the chances for peace.
A group of powerful countries is telling Israel to stop building new homes in the West Bank. The group includes the UK, France, Germany, Italy, and Canada. These leaders are very worried about a plan to build in a specific area known as E1. Critics say building here would make it nearly impossible to have a 'two-state solution.' This is the idea that both Israelis and Palestinians should have their own separate, independent countries side-by-side. If the area is filled with new construction, it could cut off parts of the land and make that dream impossible. Because of this plan, the Europe…
