VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-08-21
“drive a wedge through the West Bank”
the UK, France, Germany, Italy and Canada · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21
Five countries issued a joint statement condemning Israeli settlement construction plans in the E1 area.
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