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International contention continues as eight more countries condemn Israel's E1 settlement plan

A spokesperson for the US State Department spoke to N12 News later on Friday, saying that the US government "does not support annexation."

View of the unrecognized Bedouin village of Khan al-Ahmar, near Ma'ale Adumim, in the West Bank, on May 19, 2026.
Israeli minister of Finance Bezalel Smotrich attends a press conference announcing his plans to approve more than 3,000 housing units in the E1 settlement project between Jerusalem and Ma’ale Adumim, August 14, 2025.

First 1,400 housing units to be marketed in controversial E1 area of West Bank

The wedding of Miriam Shani and Ofek Dotan at the Kedar sheep farm near Ma'ale Adumim, June 2026.

Beyond the Headlines: A fallen soldier's widow remarries, stories of renewal inspire - opinion

Haredi protests begin across Israel, June 24, 2026.

Haredi protesters successfully halt draft dodger arrest near Jerusalem, police leave scene - report


16-year old terrorist killed after attempting to stab guard near Jerusalem

The terrorist approached the checkpoint with a knife and tried to stab one of the security guards. The guards opened fire and the suspect was killed.


Palestinian arrested for shooting attack at military base

The suspect, a resident of Abu Dis in his 30s, was arrested near the West Bank settlement of Ma'aleh Adumim.

A car drives along a road near the Israeli barrier in the Palestinian town of Abu Dis in the West Bank

Israel plans NIS 2.8 billion for 20,000 homes in Ma’aleh Adumim

The expansion project is expected to be completed within ten years.

A general view of houses in the Israeli settlement of Maale Adumim in the West Bank

Ma’aleh Adumim residents gives handicapped child the best birthday

Several people who attended the party said it was incredible to see the turnout.

Children and parents from the Ma'aleh Adumim community celebrate the birthday of six-year-old Matanel

After long legal battle, Israel to raze famed Beduin village

“The court has washed its hand of the Beduin,” said Shlomo Lecker, the attorney representing the villagers of Khan al-Ahmar.

THE BEDUIN encampment of Khan al-Ahmar is seen near Ma’aleh Adumim.

February 12, 2018: Name that country

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Edelstein to Pence: Help build West Bank industrial zone

Israel has always held that Ma’aleh Adumim and E1 will be part of its permanent borders in any final-status agreement with the Palestinians.

Vice President Mike Pence stands beside Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein ahead of Pence's speech

Jewish Agency chairmanship could be vacant soon due to PM's indecision

Natan Sharansky, the current chairman of the Jewish Agency, intends to leave his post immediately following a June meeting in Jerusalem.

Natan Sharansky

Coalition chairman confirms US pressure behind 'Greater Jerusalem' bill delay

The "Greater Jerusalem" legislation would put some Jewish settlements in the West Bank under the jurisdiction of Jerusalem's municipality.

A general view of houses in the Israeli settlement of Maale Adumim in the West Bank

Suggestions for solving the Israeli-Palestinians dispute

A positive aspect is that the areas of the enclaves can be expected to be limited compared to the extensive areas of the settlement blocs discussed until now.

A VIEW of the Jerusalem neighborhoods of Ramot (foreground) and Ramat Shlomo (background).