West Bank & Jerusalem
Israel Katz inaugurates illegal settlement in Jenin
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Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz inaugurated a new settlement in Jenin on Thursday, Middle East Eye reported. The ceremony occurred the same day Israeli soldiers demolished Palestinian shops and properties in the area. The settlement is considered illegal under international law and violates international humanitarian standards governing occupied territories.
The inauguration marks the latest instance of Israeli settlement expansion in the West Bank. Such construction projects have drawn criticism from Palestinian authorities and the international community, who view them as obstacles to peace efforts and violations of Palestinian rights to their land.
