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US senators plan sanctions over Israelās E1 settlement project
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Democratic senators expected to co-sponsor the bill
A group of US senators plans to introduce legislation seeking sanctions against individuals and groups supporting Israelās E1 settlement project, which would connect settlements near East Jerusalem and the West Bank.
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The proposed legislation calls for punitive actions against individuals and groups that support the E1 settlement project.
āThe legislation, set to be introduced on Wednesday, calls for punitive actions against individuals and groups that support the settlement projectā
The proposed legislation was spearheaded by Chris Coons, Elizabeth Warren, Ron Wyden and Ruben Gallego.
āthe bill was spearheaded by Chris Coons of Delaware, Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts, Ron Wyden of Oregon and Ruben Gallego of Arizonaā
- 10senators
Democratic senators expected to co-sponsor the bill
āTen Democrats were expected to co-sponsor the billā