Netanyahu Government Defies NATO, Moves to Annexe E1 West Bank Settlement | Times Now World

Israel’s far-right government has approved the long-delayed E1 settlement project in the occupied West Bank, a move that could divide the territory and effectively kill the prospects of a contiguous Palestinian state. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich hailed the decision as a direct challenge to Western recognition of Palestine, stating the plan “ultimately buries the idea of a Palestinian state.” Rights groups warned the approval would exacerbate violence, while NATO members, including Canada, France, and Germany, reaffirmed support for Palestinian statehood. Analysts say NATO faces a credibility crisis, with its muted response contrasting sharply with its vocal defense of international law in Ukraine. #israel #westbank #e1settlement #palestinianstate #nato #netanyahu #bezalelsmotrich #palestine #twostatesolution #middleeastconflict #israelvsnato #peace #israelpolitics #israeliannexation #europe #canada #france #germany #palestinerecognition #globalpolitics #tnworld #timesnowworld #worldnews #internationalnews #timesnews #newsworld ​Subscribe now: http://bit.ly/3VHIl37 Times Now World is your definitive source for comprehensive global news and analysis. At Times Now World, we bring you breaking news and real-time updates on US news, US elections, Trump, Biden, Putin, Zelensky, Russia-Ukraine war, Israel-Hamas conflict, Gaza, China-Taiwan tensions, Hungary news, NATO updates, and EU developments. Stay informed with our in-depth coverage of politics, economics, and current affairs, exclusively on Times Now World. Explore diverse perspectives and expert insights on international relations, technology, and more, all on Times Now World. Engage with dynamic discussions on global issues, including NATO news and EU updates, on Times Now World. Follow compelling stories and impactful reports on Times Now World. Discover the pulse of international affairs with Times Now World's extensive coverage of global events.