Foreign Policy & National Security

Israel’s Expansion in E1 Exposes Global Double Standards and Threatens Regional Stability

By National Security Desk | August 20, 2025

Israel’s decisive move to expand settlements near Jerusalem’s eastern border underscores the failure of global actors to recognize legitimate security needs and national sovereignty, while ignoring Palestinian leadership’s rejection of peace.

In a bold assertion of national sovereignty, Israel has officially approved the controversial expansion plan for settlements in the strategic "E1" area east of Jerusalem. This decision is not just a local development—it is a stark rebuttal to decades of international pressure that has often ignored Israel’s fundamental security concerns. Why Is E1 Critical to Israel’s Security and Sovereignty? The E1 zone, encompassing approximately 1,200 hectares adjacent to Jerusalem and connected to the large Israeli settlement Maale Adumim, is more than just land. For Israel, it represents a vital buffer zone protecting the capital city from external threats originating in...

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