On Wednesday 18 October, the spokesperson for the European External Action Service stated that the European Union has asked Israel to reconsider its latest decisions regarding its settlement policy.
The previous day, and a few minutes after the European statement, Israel approved construction plans for at least 2,600 housing units, including around 30 in Hebron for the first time since 2002. There are also reports of building work in a new settlement, Amihai, and of preparatory work for...