Animated map shows spread of illegal Israeli settlements across Palestine
Summary
Israeli settlements are Jewish communities built on land occupied by Israel in the West Bank and East Jerusalem. These settlements are considered illegal under international law because they are built on land occupied from Palestinians, and their number and size have grown significantly since 1967.Key Facts
- Israeli settlements are built in the West Bank and East Jerusalem on land occupied since 1967.
- There are 163 illegal settlements with about 744,700 Israeli settlers living in them as of 2024.
- Settlements are planned and approved by the Israeli government under its laws.
- Outposts are smaller settlements built without formal approval but can become legal over time.
- International law, including the Fourth Geneva Convention, prohibits these settlements.
- Settlements have their own facilities like schools and malls, and are connected by roads mostly used only by settlers.
- These roads and settlements fragment Palestinian land and limit the movement of Palestinians.
- The area called E1 near Jerusalem is planned for settlement expansion, which would divide Palestinian territories further.
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