Several countries including Britain, Canada, and Germany condemned Israel's approval of 19 new settlements in the West Bank, citing violations of international law and concerns over increased instability, while Israel defended the decision as necessary for security.
Fourteen countries, including Britain, Canada, and Germany, condemned Israel for approving 19 new settlements in the West Bank, which they say violate international law and threaten regional stability. The expansion increases the total settlements to 210, nearly 50% more during the current government, and is opposed by these nations who support a two-state solution and Palestinian self-determination.
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz retracted a pledge to establish settlements in Gaza, citing security reasons, amid criticism that it contradicts the US-led peace plan and previous Israeli statements. The incident highlights ongoing tensions, including settler violence in the West Bank, where attacks on Palestinians continue, reflecting the complex and contentious nature of Israeli-Palestinian relations. The US emphasizes adherence to the ceasefire commitments, while Israel's stance on settlements remains a point of international dispute.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz initially vowed to establish military settlements in northern Gaza but later retracted his statement, clarifying that Israel has no intention of establishing settlements in Gaza. The controversy highlights ongoing tensions regarding Israeli military presence and settlement policies in the region.
Israel's security cabinet approved 19 new settlement outposts in the West Bank, significantly expanding existing settlements and undermining prospects for Palestinian statehood, amid international condemnation and legal disputes over the legality of such settlements.
Israel has approved 19 new Jewish settlements in the West Bank, increasing the total to 210, amidst international controversy and increased violence, as the government advances a settlement expansion agenda that threatens the prospects for a Palestinian state and escalates tensions in the region.
Israel's Cabinet approved 19 new settlements in the West Bank, increasing the total by nearly 50% during the current government, amidst international criticism and ongoing tensions with Palestinians.
Israel's security cabinet approved 19 new settlements in the West Bank, intensifying settlement expansion which is widely condemned internationally and seen as a move to block Palestinian statehood, raising tensions and concerns over the two-state solution.
Israel's Cabinet approved 19 new Jewish settlements in the West Bank, increasing the total to 210, amid ongoing tensions and international controversy over settlement legality and impact on Palestinian statehood prospects.
The article details the escalating conflict in the West Bank, highlighting Israeli settlement expansion, land seizures, and violence against Palestinian farmers and communities, which threaten the prospects for a two-state solution and exacerbate tensions in the region.
A 16-year-old Palestinian was shot and killed by an Israeli settler in the West Bank after a funeral, amid escalating violence and increased settler attacks since October 2023. The incident follows the killing of another Palestinian teen by Israeli forces, with tensions high due to ongoing military operations and settlement disputes. The US calls for stability and opposes annexation, while Israel disputes the legality of settlements and continues military actions in the region.
Israel's cabinet approved the legalization and establishment of 19 settler outposts in the West Bank, including some evacuated in 2005, amid international and Palestinian opposition, as part of a broader settlement expansion by Israel's right wing. Meanwhile, Israel conducted an air strike in Gaza targeting a Hamas commander, resulting in multiple casualties, in response to recent attacks and amidst ongoing tensions.
Russian forces have captured three settlements in Zaporizhzhia Oblast amid intense fighting, with Ukrainian troops withdrawing from some positions and ongoing battles in the region, which remains highly volatile and contested.
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The UN Human Rights Office updated its database to include 158 companies involved in activities supporting illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank, urging businesses to ensure their operations do not contribute to human rights abuses and calling on states to enforce remedies and accountability.