Israel plans to advance settlement expansion plan, many countries condemned.

On the 14th, Israeli Finance Minister Smotrich announced that 3,401 housing units would be built in the "E1 Area" between the Jewish settlement of Ma'ale Adumim east of Jerusalem and the West Bank. Qatar, Egypt, Jordan, Slovenia and several other countries all issued statements on the 14th condemning this move. The statements said that Israel's actions flagrantly violate international law and relevant resolutions of the United Nations Security Council. The international community should unite to force Israel to halt its settlement expansion plans. According to reports from the Associated Press, the plan has not yet received final approval, but is expected to be approved next week.