Israel announces major expansion of settlements in occupied West Bank
Summary
Israel has approved 22 new Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank, marking the largest expansion of its kind in decades. Some of these settlements, initially built without official approval, will now become legal under Israeli law.Key Facts
- Israel has okayed the establishment of 22 new settlements in the West Bank.
- These settlements include areas that were previously unauthorized by the government.
- Israeli Defence and Finance Ministers announced the legalization of these settlements.
- Under international law, these settlements are generally considered illegal, but Israel disagrees.
- The issue of settlements is a major point of conflict between Israel and the Palestinians.
- Israel has built about 160 settlements since the 1967 Middle East war.
- Around 700,000 Jews currently live in these settlements in the West Bank and East Jerusalem.
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