Israel announces tender for 627 settler units in occupied West Bank
Summary
Israel has announced a plan to build 627 new housing units in the Kochav Yaakov settlement located in the occupied West Bank. This move follows an earlier approval in April 2025 and marks the start of construction, with bids due by November 30, 2026.Key Facts
- The new housing units will be built in the Kochav Yaakov settlement, inside the West Bank near Ramallah and al-Bireh.
- The Israel Land Authority issued a tender for construction bids, with a deadline of November 30, 2026.
- The project covers about 63 acres of land approved on April 27, 2025.
- This expansion aims to grow the settlement’s area and improve its connections to nearby settlements and roads.
- The Palestinian Colonization and Wall Resistance Commission (CRRC) calls the settlement illegal under international law.
- In 2026, Israel has issued 12 tenders for settlements in the West Bank, including over 1,100 housing units plus industrial and tourism projects.
- There has been a sharp rise in violence and attacks involving Israeli forces and settlers in the West Bank this year.
- The United Nations and the International Court of Justice state Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territory violate international law.
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