West Bank & Jerusalem
Israel plans over 1,000 new settlement units in West Bank
West Bank & JerusalemGraphic: Times of Palestine
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Israel intends to construct more than 1,000 settlement units across the central West Bank, the Ma'an news agency reported. The announcement signals a substantial expansion of Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territory, adding to decades of construction that has drawn international criticism and complicated peace efforts.
Settlement expansion has long been a contentious issue in Israeli-Palestinian negotiations. The international community, including the United States and European Union, has characterized Israeli settlements as obstacles to a two-state solution and violations of international law, though Israel disputes this legal assessment and argues the settlements are legitimate.
