Israel advances ‘fatal’ settlement plan for occupied East Jerusalem
Summary
Israel is moving forward with two significant settlement plans in East Jerusalem, which could affect hopes for a future Palestinian state. These plans involve building thousands of housing units and potentially displacing Palestinian families. Experts believe these steps are part of a larger strategy to change the region's demographics and increase Israeli control.Key Facts
- Israel plans to approve 9,000 settlement units on the former Qalandiya airport site, also known as Atarot.
- Another project in Sheikh Jarrah could displace 40 Palestinian families.
- The settlement plans follow a meeting between Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump.
- These plans are part of a broader vision to expand "Greater Jerusalem."
- The expansion aims to separate East Jerusalem from surrounding Palestinian areas, including Ramallah.
- In 2025, over 300 Palestinian homes in East Jerusalem were demolished.
- The expansion would increase Jerusalem's area under Israeli control to 246 square kilometers.
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