Israel Plans Construction of Over 2,000 New West Bank Settlement Homes
Israel is moving forward with plans to build over 2,000 new housing units in West Bank settlements, a move widely considered illegal under international law. This initiative is seen by some as a continuation of building in the 'Land of Israel'.
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Israel plans big West Bank settlement push many see as illegal
Israel’s hardline finance minister announced on Wednesday a major expansion by more than 2,000 homes of three Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank that Palestinians hope will be part of a future independent state. Most nations consider Israeli settlements there to be illegal under international law and a major obstacle to a two-state solution for long-term peace. Bezalel Smotrich, who holds authority over parts of Israel’s civilian administration in the West Bank, said a planning comm...
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Most nations consider Israeli settlements there to be illegal under international law
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