Israel approves plan to establish 13 new settlements in occupied West Bank
Summary
Israel’s Security Cabinet approved a plan to build 13 new settlements in the central West Bank, a territory occupied since 1967. Palestinian officials say this harms the chances of creating a connected Palestinian state and isolates East Jerusalem from nearby Palestinian areas.Key Facts
- The plan includes 13 new settlements in the Binyamin region, one of the largest settlement areas in the West Bank.
- Construction will start with 4 to 6 settlements in the coming months, supported by millions of shekels in funding.
- Some existing outposts will be made legal to get government support and infrastructure.
- The settlements are along Route 60, a main road linking major Palestinian cities and Israeli settlements.
- The goal is to connect settlement blocs, secure key hilltops, and limit Palestinian territorial continuity.
- Settlement activity has increased sharply from 8 new outposts per year before 2023 to 86 planned in 2025.
- The Israeli government increased funding for outposts from $7.5 million in 2023 to $20 million in 2024.
- Palestinians and the international community view the settlements as illegal under international law and a threat to the two-state solution.
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