West Bank & Jerusalem
West Bank settler population reaches 676,000, study shows
Image credit: Maan Wire (EN)
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According to Ma'an Wire, the West Bank is home to approximately 676,000 settlers living across roughly 280 settlements and outposts. The figure includes settlers in East Jerusalem, where additional thousands reside in occupied Palestinian neighborhoods.
Israeli settlements are considered illegal under international law, though Israel disputes this characterization. The settler population has grown significantly over decades of occupation, with expansion continuing despite international condemnation and Palestinian opposition.
