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abcnews.go.comworld7 days ago
Israeli Cabinet Approves 13 New West Bank Settlements
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced on July 6 that settlement expansion now extends beyond the West Bank. The cabinet recently approved 13 new settlements along Route 60 and toward the Jordan Valley. Outpost construction has risen sharply since 2023.
972mag.comworld8 days ago
Government Approves NIS 27 Million for West Bank Hotel Construction
Israeli officials approved funding on Sunday to build hotels in the West Bank. The allocation totals approximately NIS 27 million and aims to increase tourism in the area.
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nypost.comworld9 days ago
Israeli Citizens Seize Unfinished Palestinian Home in West Bank Village of Jalud
At least six Israeli citizens occupied a two-story house under construction in Jalud before July 2, 2026. The owner said appeals to Israeli authorities produced no resolution, while the IDF confirmed dispersing an initial gathering but offered no further comment.
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news.sky.compolitics9 days ago
Netanyahu Leaves Gaza Settlement Plans Unresolved After Smotrich Says Approval Is Only Step Left
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declined to exclude settlements in Gaza during a June 29 television interview. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said the previous week that his ministry had prepared plans for three settlements in northern Gaza.
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Al Jazeeraworld9 days ago
Israeli Officials Discuss Plans for Settlements in Northern Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich have discussed establishing three settlements in northern Gaza. The statements come after nearly three years of conflict that has killed more than 73,000 Palestinians in the enclave.
en.globes.co.ilfinance13 days ago
Israeli Finance Minister Says Israel Ready to Build Three Settlements in Northern Gaza
The Israeli finance minister stated that Israel is prepared to construct three Jewish settlements in northern Gaza once approval is granted. The minister also called for full conquest of Gaza.
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msmagazine.comworld13 days ago
Israel Approves and Legalizes Dozens of West Bank Settlements
Haaretz reported that the government has legalized dozens of settlements placed to hinder future political agreements. Minister Bezalel Smotrich linked the moves to ending prospects for a Palestinian state.
Al-Monitorpolitics18 days ago
Israeli bill advances plan for heritage sites in West Bank
An Israeli bill that would place ancient sites in the West Bank under the Ministry of Heritage passed one of three required votes in parliament in May. The measure would allow expropriation of land around the sites and has drawn objections from Palestinian officials and Israeli r…
mondoweiss.netpolitics27 days ago
World Zionist Organization removed from Canada sanctions draft
The World Zionist Organization appeared on a draft list of entities Canada planned to sanction over West Bank settlement activity but was removed before the final list was released last Tuesday.
france24.compolitics31 days ago
Israel Advances Rules to Legalize About 100 West Bank Farms Built With State Coordination
The Defense Ministry and army are drafting regulations to grant legal status to roughly 100 farms established with state support in the West Bank.
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UN Records Over 1,000 Israeli Settler Attacks in West Bank This Year
The UN reports more than 1,000 settler attacks affecting 230 communities and displacing over 2,200 Palestinians. Israel has allocated $51 million for settlement planning.
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Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld33 days ago
Three Female Soldiers Wounded Clearing Settler Outpost Near Gush Etzion
Israel Police said three female soldiers received light wounds during an overnight operation to clear an illegal outpost outside Gush Etzion. The incident occurred while troops removed structures from the site.
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rte.ieworld34 days ago
Israeli Government Allocates Funds for West Bank Settlement Outposts
A telephone vote last week approved 125 million shekels for planning of settlement outposts. Additional coalition funds exceeding one billion shekels are expected to be approved soon for establishment and development of dozens of settlements beyond the Green Line.
america.cgtn.comworld40 days ago
Israel Approves 2,162 New Homes in West Bank Settlements, Citing Security Needs
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced planning approval for 2,162 new Jewish homes across three West Bank settlements on June 3, 2026. The units are distributed near Jerusalem, Nablus, and Hebron.
jewishjournal.compolitics45 days ago
Israeli Soldiers Seize Palestinian Vehicles and Water Tanks in Firing Zones
Troops confiscated dozens of vehicles and water tanks from Palestinian residents. Settler outposts in the same zones received recent cabinet approval for a new settlement.
Le Mondeworld52 days ago
Italy, France, UK, Germany Urge Israel to Halt West Bank Settlement Growth
Four European governments issued a joint statement on May 22 calling on Israel to stop expanding settlements in the occupied West Bank. The statement also addressed settler violence, the E1 construction plan, and restrictions on the Palestinian Authority.
citizen.co.zaworld61 days ago
Israel Demolishes 50 Shops in West Bank Town of al-Eizariya
Israeli authorities demolished 50 shops in the occupied West Bank town of al-Eizariya, wiping out livelihoods for more than 200 families. The action occurred as Israel advances a settlement corridor that would split the territory and displace thousands of Bedouin villagers. @AJEn…
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citizen.co.zaworld62 days ago
UNICEF: 70 Children Killed in West Bank, East Jerusalem Violence Since January 2025
The U.N. children's agency said the deaths amount to around one a week, with over 800 injured. Spokesperson James Elder described a sustained pattern of violations against children after visiting the West Bank last week. Most were hit by live ammunition, according to the data rel…
middleeasteye.netpolitics63 days ago
Israel Rejects EU Sanctions on West Bank Settlers
Israeli officials rejected European Union sanctions imposed on settlers in the West Bank, describing the measures as arbitrary and political. Officials said the EU's comparison of Israeli settlers to Hamas was distorted from a moral perspective. Israel affirmed the right of Jews…
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