Seven Western nations have issued a joint demand for Israel to halt West Bank settlement expansion following an unprecedented rise in settler violence.The coalition specifically criticized the E1 project, warning that it threatens the viability of a future Palestinian state and poses significant legal risks for private firms.The countries further called for accountability for violent actors, an end to financial restrictions on the Palestinian Authority, and a firm rejection of annexation plans.This diplomatic pressure aligns with recent
EU sanctions targeting settlers as international concern over the region's stability reaches new highs.