New Israeli housing plan near Jerusalem slammed as ‘disguised annexation’
Summary
Israel revealed a plan this month to build over 2,500 new housing units in a settlement near Jerusalem, stirring criticism that it amounts to annexing parts of the West Bank. The Palestinian Authority and groups such as Peace Now argue this plan is a covert way to change boundaries and enforce Israeli control over more areas.Key Facts
- Israel plans to build 2,570 new houses in a settlement northeast of Jerusalem.
- The construction is linked to Geva Binyamin, but the land is separate, near Neve Yaakov in East Jerusalem.
- Critics say this effectively expands Jerusalem's boundaries for the first time since 1967.
- The Palestinian Authority calls it a hidden annexation of the West Bank.
- The project needs final approval from Israel's Higher Planning Committee.
- Over 700,000 Israelis live in West Bank settlements, which are not recognized as legal under international law.
- Palestinian authorities criticize Israel for trying to expand settlements and control in the West Bank.
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