UKNoticeOfficial ✓August 19, 2026· GOV.UK
Foreign Secretary statement on Government of Israel launch of a tender for the E1 settlement project
What happened
The UK government condemns the Government of Israel's launch of a tender for the E1 settlement project. As a result, the Israeli Chargé d’Affaires was summoned.
Why it matters
This action signals the UK's strong disapproval of Israel's settlement expansion plans. It reflects a diplomatic response to a specific development in the E1 settlement project.
Who it affects
- ›The Government of Israel
- ›UK foreign policy
Receipts
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