The Times of Israel Daily Briefing Day 688 - Why both sides call E1 the end of the two-state solution
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Aug 24, 2025 Jeremy Sharon, a legal and settlements reporter, dives into the contentious E1 settlement project near Jerusalem, discussing its potential to undermine the two-state solution. He explores the implications of building 3,400 housing units on Palestinian territorial integrity and economic prospects. Additionally, Sharon addresses the UN's alarming famine declaration in northern Gaza, countered by vehement denials from Israel and the U.S., who label the findings as flawed. His insights shed light on the political motivations behind these critical issues.
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E1’s Strategic Location
- E1 sits east of East Jerusalem and directly west of Maale Adumim, forming a large block that interrupts Palestinian contiguity.
- Building 3,400 units would add roughly 12,000–15,000 people and significantly expand Maale Adumim's urban footprint.
E1 Could Break Palestinian Contiguity
- Opponents say E1 would sever a contiguous Palestinian urban corridor from Ramallah to Bethlehem via East Jerusalem.
- That territorial break would seriously undermine the viability of a future Palestinian state's economy and movement.
Legal Vs. International Views On East Jerusalem
- Israel treats East Jerusalem neighborhoods as part of sovereign Israel under Israeli law, while much of the international community calls them settlements.
- This legal and semantic divide fuels disagreement over projects like E1 and their legitimacy.