Approximately 500 former European officials are calling for a halt to the expansion of Israeli settlements. The plan in question involves the construction of over 1,200 new housing units. These settlements are intensifying the isolation of East Jerusalem from the West Bank. The officials express concern over the impact on the possibility of a two-state solution. This expansion is seen as a significant obstacle to achieving a lasting peace agreement in the region. The former officials are urging international action to prevent further construction and maintain the viability of East Jerusalem as a shared capital. They emphasize the importance of upholding international law in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.