Hanan Ashrawi, a member of the executive committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization has welcomed a letter submitted by the  EU representative, with 15 ambassadors in opposition to the Israeli Foreign Ministry, regarding its intention to start building in the E1 area, east of occupied Jerusalem. “We welcome the protest letter signed by European Ambassadors against Israel’s plans to commence construction in the illegal settlement of “Givat Hamatos” and possibly the so-called E1 Area on the outskirts of occupied Jerusalem. However, we believe that the European Union, as well as the governments of these 15 states (Germany, France, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia and Sweden), should adopt actionable decisions that would deter Israel from persisting on the path of illegality, impunity, and de facto annexation. Rhetorical opposition has not deterred Israel”, Ashrawi said.  To check the news, click here