Tag #E1 Settlement Plan

What is the E1 plan and how does its implementation directly impact the viability of a future independent Palestinian state?

The E1 plan, involving 3401 housing units in the West Bank between Jerusalem and Maale Adumim, has been revived after decades of suspension. Its strategic location would sever the connection between major Palestinian population centers, hindering the formation of a contiguous Palestinian state. The Israeli government views this as a historical achievement, while the Palestinian Authority denounces it as a continuation of crimes against Palestinians.