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Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Israel announces major expansion of illegal West Bank settlements
The Israeli government says it will establish 22 illegal settlements on Palestinian land in the occupied West Bank, including the legalisation of some so-called 'outposts' already built without government authorisation, in a move decried by Palestinian officials and rights groups. Defence Minister Israel Katz and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced the decision on Thursday, with Katz saying that it 'strengthens our hold on Judea and Samaria,' using an Israeli term for the occupied West Bank. He added it was also 'a strategic move that prevents the establishment of a Palestinian state that would endanger Israel'. Smotrich, himself a settler on illegally occupied Palestinian-owned land and an advocate for Israeli annexation of the West Bank, hailed the 'historic decision'. In a statement, the Likud party of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described the move as a 'once-in-a-generation decision', emphasising its strategic value in fortifying Israel's hold along the eastern border with Jordan. Israel has already built more than 100 illegal settlements across the occupied West Bank that are home to some 500,000 settlers. The settlements range from small outposts to larger communities with modern infrastructure. The West Bank is home to more than three million Palestinians, who live under Israeli military rule, with the Palestinian Authority governing in limited areas. The Palestinians see the territory as an integral part of a future state, along with occupied East Jerusalem and Gaza. Palestinian officials and rights groups slammed the Israeli government's decision, warning that the expansion of illegal settlements would further harm the prospects for a future Palestinian state. Palestinian presidential spokesperson Nabil Abu Rudeineh condemned the decision, calling it a 'dangerous escalation' and a 'challenge to international legitimacy'. He accused Israel of fuelling instability in the region and warned the move breaches international law. 'This decision violates all international resolutions, especially UN Security Council Resolution 2334,' he said, adding that all settlement activity remains illegal and illegitimate. Hamas official Sami Abu Zuhri condemned called on the United States and the European Union to take action. 'The announcement of the building of 22 new settlements in the West Bank is part of the war led by Netanyahu against the Palestinian people,' Abu Zuhri told the news agency Reuters. The Israeli NGO Peace Now said the move 'will dramatically reshape the West Bank and further entrench the occupation'. 'The Israeli government no longer pretends otherwise: the annexation of the occupied territories and expansion of settlements is its central goal,' it said in a statement.'This is the largest batch of illegal Israeli settlements to be approved in one decision,' reported Al Jazeera's Nida Ibrahim from the occupied West Bank. 'Israeli settlements are strangling Palestinian communities inside the West Bank,' said Ibrahim. 'These new settlements fill the gaps, making a future Palestinian state almost impossible on the ground. Israel is using this moment – while global attention is fixed on Gaza – to cement its occupation.' The settlement announcement comes just weeks ahead of a high-level international conference, jointly led by France and Saudi Arabia at the United Nations, aiming to revive the long-dormant process to agree a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict.
Saba Yemen
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Settlers burn land east of Ramallah
Ramallah - Saba: Today, Friday, Zionist settlers burned land between the villages of Al-Mughayyir and Abu Falah, east of Ramallah. Local sources told the Palestinian News Agency (WAFA) that settlers burned an area exceeding 200 square meters in the plain of "Marj Sa'a," located between Al-Mughayyir and Abu Falah, under the protection of Zionist enemy forces. The sources noted that settlers repeatedly attempt, on a daily basis, to burn Palestinian-owned lands east of Ramallah. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
Middle East Eye
16-05-2025
- Middle East Eye
Israeli settlers carry out attacks on Palestinians in occupied West Bank
Israeli settlers have carried out attacks on Palestinian-owned vehicles in several areas in the occupied West Bank. According to reports, the violence occurred in the towns of Bruqin, west of Salfit, and the Ramin Plain area, east of Tulkarm. The Quds News Network now reports that Israeli settler militias have attacked the Masoudiya water well, north west of Nablus, and burned the guard's vehicle.
Saba Yemen
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Settlers attack Palestinian shepherds in Masafer Yatta
Hebron – Saba: Today, Tuesday, a group of settlers attacked Palestinian shepherds in the village of At-Tuwani in Masafer Yatta, south of Hebron. Mohammad Rabai, the head of At-Tuwani Village Council, stated that dozens of settlers gathered inside the illegal outpost of "Havat Ma'on," built on Palestinian-owned land, and attempted to assault villagers with stones. He added that several settlers chased shepherds near the outpost, though no injuries were reported. Shortly after, Zionist occupation forces stormed the village. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (International)
Days of Palestine
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Days of Palestine
1,000 Palestinians Killed in West Bank by Israeli Forces Since October 2023
Israeli occupation forces have killed approximately 1,000 Palestinians in the occupied West Bank since October 7, 2023, according to a new report released today by the Palestinian Information Centre. The report details an alarming rise in Israeli military aggression across the West Bank over the past seven months, with 6,989 Palestinians injured in near-daily assaults and raids. More than 17,779 people have been arrested during this period, while 85 individuals have been forcibly displaced from their homes in the West Bank and occupied East Jerusalem. Military Raids Israeli forces have carried out around 22,291 military incursions since October, often accompanied by the destruction of Palestinian property. The report estimates that approximately 4,926 Palestinian-owned structures have been demolished. Military restrictions have also intensified. The Palestinian Information Centre recorded roughly 18,121 military checkpoints and roadblocks imposed during the period, along with 7,756 full or partial closures of Palestinian towns and cities. In addition, 1,375 Palestinians were subjected to field interrogations and detentions by Israeli forces. The report also documented 5,643 shooting incidents carried out by Israeli forces and the demolition of 1,156 homes. Escalating Settler Violence The report highlighted a surge in settler violence, with at least 410 settlement expansion projects initiated and 3,721 attacks by Israeli settlers recorded across the West Bank since October 2023. These developments come amid a broader escalation of Israeli aggression in both the West Bank and Gaza, where the humanitarian situation continues to deteriorate under siege, bombardment, and displacement. Shortlink for this post:
