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European Nations Push for UN Security Council Emergency Meeting on Israeli E1 Plans

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European nations, led by Denmark, are pushing for an emergency UN Security Council meeting next week to discuss Israel's plans to build 1,234 housing units in the E1 area of the West Bank. Israel is working with the US and Greece to block the meeting, with Ambassador Danny Danon criticizing the move.

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Denmark and other European countries are seeking an emergency UN Security Council meeting on Israeli E1 construction plans.
Israel is working with the US and Greece to block the UN Security Council meeting.
Ambassador Danny Danon criticized the European initiative as a "moral disgrace" and out of touch with reality.
Israeli officials, including Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, support the E1 plan to strengthen Israeli control.

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European countries are choosing to summon the Security Council for an emergency meeting simply because Israel is building in its own country.per Israel’s UN Ambassador Danny Danon

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