UK warns firms over bids for E1 settlement project

Summary

British foreign minister Ed Miliband on Monday urged companies and individuals not to bid for tenders to build in the E1 West Bank settlement project, warning that those involved could face sanctions. The project would bisect the occupied West Bank and cut it off from East Jerusalem, according to Middle East Eye. This follows the European Council's warning that companies could face legal, economic and reputational consequences for involvement and its call for Israel to withdraw the E1 tender.

Timeline

1. Middle East Eye

   19 Oct 2026, 10:45 UTCSource ↗

   Middle East Eye reports that British foreign minister Ed Miliband urged companies and individuals not to bid for E1 construction tenders, warning of legal and reputational consequences, including the risk of sanctions.