Israel approves illegal settlement plan that would split occupied West Bank
Summary
Israel has given the final go-ahead for a settlement project in the West Bank, which experts say could make it hard for a future Palestinian state to have connected land. The plan will build about 3,500 new apartments near Maale Adumim, an area important for linking major Palestinian cities. The United Nations and other groups have criticized this move, saying it goes against efforts for a two-state solution.Key Facts
- Israel approved a new settlement project in the West Bank.
- The plan includes construction of around 3,500 apartments near Maale Adumim.
- This area is critical because it connects major cities like Ramallah and Bethlehem.
- The settlement is seen as illegal under international law.
- Infrastructure work could begin soon, with apartment construction starting in about a year.
- The United Nations and other critics say this move undermines the possibility of a two-state solution.
- Over 700,000 Israeli settlers currently live in areas of the West Bank and East Jerusalem.
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