Israel’s Smotrich announces plan for 2,162 homes in occupied West Bank
Summary
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced plans to build 2,162 new homes in settlements in the occupied West Bank. This move is part of efforts to expand Israeli control over the area, which has been strongly criticized by Palestinian leaders and is considered illegal under international law.Key Facts
- Bezalel Smotrich, Israel’s Finance Minister, announced building 2,162 new Jewish homes in the West Bank.
- The new homes will be near Jerusalem (1,006 units), Nablus (922 units), and Hebron (234 units).
- Smotrich said the construction will strengthen Israel’s security and prevent the creation of a Palestinian state.
- Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas condemned the plan and called on the United States to stop it.
- International law considers these settlements illegal, and many countries oppose them.
- Smotrich has been sanctioned by countries like the UK and France for inciting violence but rejects these sanctions.
- Israeli forces issued demolition notices for shops near Nablus to build a colonial road.
- Some Israeli settlers and bulldozers moved into the village of Deir Sudan near Ramallah to take control.
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