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Foreign Ministry of Türkiye issued a sharp condemnation Thursday of Israel's approval of settlement construction plans in the E1 area, warning the move would effectively separate the West Bank from East Jerusalem.
The Turkish Foreign Ministry said the settlement plan "disregards international law and United Nations decisions" and "targets the territorial integrity of the Palestinian State, the basis for a two-state solution, and hopes for lasting peace."
The E1 area, located between Jerusalem and the West Bank settlement of Ma'ale Adumim, has long been viewed by international observers as strategically critical. Development in this zone would create a physical barrier between Palestinian communities in the West Bank and East Jerusalem.
Türkiye emphasized that establishing "an independent and sovereign Palestinian State based on 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital and with geographical integrity" remains "the only way to achieve just and lasting peace in the region."
The statement reflects Türkiye's longstanding position on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and its support for Palestinian statehood based on pre-1967 war boundaries.
The Foreign Ministry concluded its statement by reaffirming Türkiye's commitment to the Palestinian cause, saying the country "will continue to support the righteous cause and determined struggle of the Palestinian people."
The condemnation comes amid ongoing tensions in the region and reflects Türkiye's increasingly vocal criticism of Israeli policies regarding Palestinian territories.
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