Israel’s Settlement Expansion in E1 Threatens Regional Stability and U.S. Strategic Interests

In a move with serious implications for peace and security, Israel has given the final nod to an expansive settlement project in the E1 area of the West Bank. This development risks slicing Palestinian lands in two — a strategic maneuver that not only sabotages prospects for a viable Palestinian state but also threatens to destabilize the region at a time when American interests call for calm. Is This Settlement Expansion a Blow to Regional Stability? The approval of over 3,500 new housing units adjacent to Maale Adumim represents more than just real estate growth; it’s a clear signal from...