Core Viewpoint - The Israeli government's approval of the construction of 3,401 housing units in the "E1 area" has sparked strong international condemnation, as it threatens the viability of a future Palestinian state and disrupts the geographical continuity of Palestinian territories [1][2][6]. Summary by Sections What is the "E1 Area"? - The "E1 area" is located east of Jerusalem and between the large settlement of Ma'ale Adumim and the West Bank. Expanding settlements in this area would divide the West Bank into northern and southern regions, making it difficult for Palestinian areas like East Jerusalem, Bethlehem, and Ramallah to connect [1]. Why Push Forward Now? - The Israeli government, led by far-right parties, aims to solidify support from right-wing factions amid ongoing security pressures and public opinion divisions. The timing coincides with heightened military actions in Gaza, allowing the government to push previously stalled expansion plans [3][4]. Why is it Condemned? - The construction plan is seen as a significant obstacle to the two-state solution, undermining the geographical and demographic unity necessary for a viable Palestinian state. It has drawn criticism from various international entities, including the French government, which argues that it severely impacts the feasibility of the two-state solution [6][5]. Potential Impacts on Gaza Conflict - The advancement of the "E1 area" plan may indirectly affect the situation in Gaza by signaling to Palestinian factions that Israel is rejecting peace efforts, potentially escalating resistance actions. Additionally, it could diminish international tolerance for Israeli military actions in Gaza, leading to increased isolation for the Israeli government [7].

Group 1 - The German government opposes Israel's plans to take control of Gaza City and calls for an immediate and lasting ceasefire to end the conflict [1] - Germany's Deputy Spokesperson Stephan Meyer emphasized the need for diplomatic efforts to influence all parties involved [1] - German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock stated that the construction of 3,401 settlement homes in the E1 area would violate international law and hinder the two-state solution [1]

Core Viewpoint - The Palestinian Authority strongly condemns Israel's approval of new settlement housing plans in the West Bank, asserting that it violates international law and threatens the territorial integrity of the region [1] Group 1: Reactions from Palestinian Authorities - The spokesperson for the Palestinian presidency, Rudeina, stated that the settlement plan would divide the West Bank into northern and southern regions, challenging the international community's condemnation of such actions [1] - The Palestinian Foreign Ministry emphasized that Israel's actions undermine the feasibility of the "two-state solution," making it difficult for a Palestinian state to be realized and disrupting the geographical and demographic unity of the West Bank [1] Group 2: Details of the Settlement Plan - Israel's Civil Administration's High Planning Committee approved a controversial housing construction plan to build 3,401 settlement units in the "E1 area" between Ma'ale Adumim and East Jerusalem, which has faced significant international criticism [1]

Core Viewpoint - French President Macron stated that Israel's planned military actions in the Gaza Strip would lead to "disaster" for both Israeli and Palestinian people, potentially resulting in "permanent war" in the region [1] Group 1: Political Actions and Responses - Macron emphasized the need for a ceasefire in Gaza, the release of all hostages, humanitarian aid delivery to Gaza residents, disarmament of Hamas, and strengthening the Palestinian Authority [1] - He called for the deployment of an international stabilization mission to Gaza and sought a political solution that meets the expectations of both Israeli and Palestinian people [1] - France and Saudi Arabia are set to co-host a "two-state solution" conference in September, which Macron described as the "only viable path" [1] Group 2: Military Developments - On August 8, Israel's security cabinet approved Prime Minister Netanyahu's plan to "defeat Hamas," with military preparations to take control of Gaza City [1] - This military plan has faced opposition and condemnation both domestically and internationally [1] - Israeli Defense Minister Katz approved the operational plan for the military takeover of Gaza City, with a call-up for approximately 60,000 reservists expected to be issued in the coming days [1]

【环球网报道 记者 李梓瑜】据卡塔尔半岛电视台当地时间20日报道，巴勒斯坦外交部发表声明，谴责以色列总理内塔尼亚胡对法国总统马克龙和澳大利亚 总理阿尔巴尼斯进行"无理"攻击。 报道说，巴勒斯坦外交部在声明中表示，"将承认巴勒斯坦国与'反犹主义'和干涉两国内政相联系，是不合理、有悖于和平的，并且还违背国际社会对'两国 方案'原则的共识"。 报道提到，声明还称，内塔尼亚胡的言论是其"贯用伎俩"的一部分，旨在将对以色列占领行为的批评与"反犹主义"相提并论。"这是一种老套且已被识破的 伎俩，骗不了任何人"。巴勒斯坦外交部敦促各国政府"抵制以色列这种敌视和平与政治解决方案的傲慢态度"，并呼吁迅速承认巴勒斯坦国，"以保护'两国 方案'并捍卫国际法"。 此前，马克龙计划于今年9月承认巴勒斯坦国，招致以色列不满。内塔尼亚胡致信马克龙，指责法方举动助长"反犹主义"，法国总统府随后予以回击。法国 总统府8月19日称，内塔尼亚胡的指控"卑鄙"且"错误"，现在是需要"严肃认真、负起责任"的时候，而非进行"操弄"之时。 以色列日前还因澳大利亚宣布将承认巴勒斯坦国而吊销澳外交官签证。内塔尼亚胡8月19日在社交媒体上形容阿尔巴尼斯是一名" ...

新华社耶路撒冷8月18日电 以色列外交部长萨尔18日宣布，以方已吊销澳大利亚驻巴勒斯坦权力机 构多名外交官的签证。 澳大利亚在约旦河西岸城市拉姆安拉设有代表处，负责与巴勒斯坦权力机构联络。澳大利亚外长黄 英贤在一份声明中说，以色列的决定是"不合理的反应"，"在这个比以往任何时候都更需要对话和外交 的时候，内塔尼亚胡政府正在孤立以色列、破坏国际社会为推动和平与落实'两国方案'作出的努力"。 澳大利亚总理阿尔巴尼斯本月11日宣布，澳大利亚将在9月召开的第80届联合国大会上承认巴勒斯 坦国。 萨尔在社交媒体平台X上写道，他还指示以色列驻澳大使馆仔细审查任何进入以色列的澳大利亚官 方签证申请。作出上述决定的背景是，澳大利亚决定承认巴勒斯坦国，以及澳方"无端"拒绝向包括前部 长阿耶莱特·沙凯德以及议员西姆哈·罗特曼在内的多名以色列人士发放签证。 针对以方决定，巴勒斯坦外交部发表声明，谴责以色列的决定"违反国际法"。 ...

新华社北京8月19日电 以色列外交部长吉德翁·萨尔18日说，因澳大利亚计划承认巴勒斯坦国并吊销一名 以色列议员的签证，以方决定吊销澳大利亚驻巴勒斯坦民族权力机构多名外交官的签证。 萨尔称，澳大利亚驻以色列大使已被告知，澳方外交官的签证已被吊销。萨尔在社交媒体X平台上写 道："我还指示以色列驻澳大利亚使馆仔细审核所有澳官方赴以签证申请。"他批评澳方拒绝向一些以色 列人发放签证的举动"不合理"。 澳大利亚外交部长黄英贤当天回应称，以方决定是"不合理反应"。"在比以往任何时候都更需要对话和 外交的时候，（以总理）内塔尼亚胡政府却在孤立以色列，破坏国际社会为和平和落实'两国方案'所做 的努力。" 巴勒斯坦外交部发表声明，谴责以方的决定"违反国际法"。 据路透社报道，澳大利亚政府先前说，已取消了以色列执政联盟中一名议员的签证，该议员反对巴勒斯 坦建国，并呼吁以色列吞并约旦河西岸。 近期，法国、加拿大等多个国家相继表示将承认巴勒斯坦国，国际社会要求落实"两国方案"的呼声进一 步加强。 （文章来源：新华网） 澳大利亚总理安东尼·阿尔巴尼斯本月11日宣布，澳大利亚将在9月召开的第80届联合国大会上承认巴勒 斯坦国。 ...

萨尔称，澳大利亚驻以色列大使已被告知，澳方外交官的签证已被吊销。萨尔在社交媒体X平台上写 道："我还指示以色列驻澳大利亚使馆仔细审核所有澳官方赴以签证申请。"他批评澳方拒绝向一些以色列 人发放签证的举动"不合理"。 澳大利亚外交部长黄英贤当天回应称，以方决定是"不合理反应"。"在比以往任何时候都更需要对话和外交 的时候，（以总理）内塔尼亚胡政府却在孤立以色列，破坏国际社会为和平和落实'两国方案'所做的努 力。" 新华社北京8月19日电 以色列外交部长吉德翁·萨尔18日说，因澳大利亚计划承认巴勒斯坦国并吊销一名以 色列议员的签证，以方决定吊销澳大利亚驻巴勒斯坦民族权力机构多名外交官的签证。 据路透社报道，澳大利亚政府先前说，已取消了以色列执政联盟中一名议员的签证，该议员反对巴勒斯坦 建国，并呼吁以色列吞并约旦河西岸。 巴勒斯坦外交部发表声明，谴责以方的决定"违反国际法"。 澳大利亚总理安东尼·阿尔巴尼斯本月11日宣布，澳大利亚将在9月召开的第80届联合国大会上承认巴勒斯 坦国。 近期，法国、加拿大等多个国家相继表示将承认巴勒斯坦国，国际社会要求落实"两国方案"的呼声进一步 加强。（刘曦） 这是8月11日拍摄的澳 ...

Core Viewpoint - A large-scale protest in Israel on October 17, 2023, with hundreds of thousands demanding a ceasefire agreement with Hamas and the release of hostages, marking the largest demonstration since the recent escalation of the Israel-Palestine conflict [1][3]. Group 1: Protest Details - The protest in Tel Aviv, known as the "Hostage Square," saw thousands gathering to demand immediate action from the Israeli government to negotiate a ceasefire and secure the release of hostages [1][3]. - The "Families of Hostages and Missing Forum" organized the protest, estimating around 500,000 participants, although this figure was not confirmed by police [3]. - Protesters expressed urgency, stating it might be the last chance to save hostages, with slogans like "Bring them all home! Stop the war!" [1][3]. Group 2: Government Response - Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu reiterated his refusal to agree to a ceasefire, insisting that military operations must continue to defeat Hamas and ensure the safety of Israel [4]. - Netanyahu criticized the protesters, claiming their actions could strengthen Hamas's position and delay the release of hostages [4]. - The Israeli Defense Forces announced plans to escalate military actions in Gaza City until Hamas is completely defeated [4]. Group 3: Casualties and International Involvement - Since the conflict's escalation on October 7, approximately 1,200 Israelis have died, and around 250 have been taken hostage by Hamas [5]. - The ongoing military actions in Gaza have reportedly resulted in over 60,000 Palestinian deaths [5]. - International efforts, particularly from Egypt, are focused on promoting a ceasefire and providing humanitarian aid to Gaza [5][6].

△以色列外交部长萨尔（资料图） 当地时间18日下午，以色列外交部长萨尔发表声明称，以方决定撤销澳大利亚驻巴勒斯坦权力机构代表的签证，并已通知澳大利亚驻以色列大使。 萨尔在社交媒体发文称，他已指示以色列驻澳大利亚大使馆认真审查所有来自澳大利亚官方的以色列入境签证申请。萨尔表示，澳大利亚宣布将承认巴勒斯 坦国，并拒绝为多名以色列高官及前高官发放签证，澳大利亚境内还出现大量针对犹太人和犹太机构的暴力行为，这样的情况是"可耻和不可接受的"。 在此之前，澳大利亚总理阿尔巴尼斯8月11日召开新闻发布会，宣布澳大利亚将在9月召开的联合国大会上承认巴勒斯坦国。阿尔巴尼斯表示，澳联邦政府发 表这一声明是"全球协调努力"的一部分，旨在为推动"两国方案"。（总台记者 李超） ...