Land in limbo: BBC visits West Bank village in area earmarked by Israel for settlement
Summary
The UK has imposed sanctions on Israeli settlements in the West Bank after Israel began planning new settlement homes in a key area east of Jerusalem. These plans have caused strong international criticism because they could split the West Bank and separate East Jerusalem from the rest of the territory.Key Facts
- The UK sanctioned Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank.
- Israel opened tenders to build homes in the E1 area, east of Jerusalem.
- The E1 area's development is strategically important and controversial.
- Building settlements there could divide the West Bank into two parts.
- It could also isolate East Jerusalem from the rest of the West Bank.
- Israel reacted with counter-measures against UK citizens and groups.
- The BBC visited the Palestinian village Khan al Ahmar in the E1 area.
- The BBC also visited the nearby Israeli settlement of Maale Adumim.
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