Western powers press Israel to halt settlement expansion and rein in settler violence

Britain, Italy, France, Germany, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand issued a joint statement urging Israel to halt settlement expansion, address rising settler violence, and preserve the status quo at Jerusalem holy sites. Reuters reported that the statement singled out the E1 settlement project and warned companies about legal and reputational risks. The event captures a coordinated diplomatic response to settlement policy and settler violence rather than one local attack.