US EditionIsrael announces creation of 22 new settlements in West Bank
- On May 29, 2025, Israel announced it would establish 22 new Jewish settlements and legalize unauthorized outposts in the occupied West Bank.
- The decision comes after the Disengagement Law was annulled in certain areas and builds upon the ongoing expansion of settlements that began well before the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack that sparked the Gaza conflict.
- Officials responsible for defense and finance highlighted that the initiative seeks to bolster Israel’s strategic presence and infrastructure, including reopening previously abandoned settlements and increasing development along the Jordan Valley.
- Katz called the move a "crushing response to Palestinian terrorism" and said it anchors Israel’s historical rights, while activists warn the expansion forces Palestinian displacement and blocks viable statehood.
- The settlement expansion represents a significant shift in Israeli policy with broad implications for regional security and the future of Palestinian self-determination amid ongoing conflict.
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Israel Announces Major West Bank Settlements Despite Sanctions Threat
The creation of 22 new settlements in the occupied West Bank – the biggest expansion in decades – is straining Israeli ties with key allies, who have threatened sanctions. The plan, recently approved by Israel’s security cabinet, comes amid growing pressure from European allies to bring an end to the 19-month war in Gaza – a conflict that has devastated much of the coastal enclave, claimed tens of thousands of lives, and triggered what internati…
Israel Approves 22 New Settlements in the West Bank: What Is Behind It?
The Israeli right is exulting, Palestinians speak of an escalation. The expansion of the settlement is a reaction to the manifestations of Emmanuel Macron – and also indicates plans for the Gaza Strip.
‘Historic’: Israel Security Cabinet Votes to Add 22 New Settlements in Judea, Samaria
The Israeli Security Cabinet voted Wednesday to strengthen the Jewish state’s presence in Judea and Samaria, also known as the … Read More The post ‘Historic’: Israel Security Cabinet Votes to Add 22 New Settlements in Judea, Samaria first appeared on Charisma News. The post ‘Historic’: Israel Security Cabinet Votes to Add 22 New Settlements in Judea, Samaria appeared first on Charisma News.
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