The move follows Israel's decision to go ahead with the E1 settlement east of Jerusalem, which would effectively cut the West Bank in two.In a joint statement on Thursday, foreign ministers from the UK, EU and 20 other countries called on Tel Aviv to reverse the decision, saying it would bring "no benefits to the Israeli people" and "risks undermining security and fuels further violence and instability".

The move follows Israel's decision to go ahead with the E1 settlement east of Jerusalem, which would effectively cut the West Bank in two.In a joint statement on Thursday, foreign ministers from the UK, EU and 20 other countries called on Tel Aviv to reverse the decision, saying it would bring "no benefits to the Israeli people" and "risks undermining security and fuels further violence and instability".