Israel’s Security Cabinet Greenlights 34 New West Bank Settlements

Israel’s security cabinet approved the establishment of 34 new settlements in the West Bank at a meeting held two weeks ago. This brings the total number of new or retroactively legalized settlements to 103 since the current government took office in 2022. Reports suggest the approvals cover both brand-new communities and the retroactive legalization of previously unauthorized outposts spread across the West Bank. The government has not yet issued an official statement confirming the decision. IDF Chief of Staff reportedly warned that expanding settlements would further stretch already strained military resources. Rights organizations accuse the move of advancing plans to marginalize Palestinians and warn that it could undermine any future peace efforts.

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