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Israeli Ministers Unveil Plans for New Settlements in Gaza and West Bank

18 Temmuz 2026The Guardian

Israeli ministers have unveiled plans to establish three new illegal settlements in Gaza and allocate over $400 million for construction in the occupied West Bank. This initiative comes ahead of the national elections set for October 27, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's far-right coalition seeks to solidify co…
The military commander for the region has referred to these settlements as 'security partners', highlighting the controversial nature of this expansion.
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has long been marked by disputes over land and sovereignty, with settlements in occupied territories being a significant point of contention. The international community largely views these settlements as illegal under international law, complicating Israel's diplomatic relations.
The announcement of new settlements in Gaza and the West Bank underscores the intensifying efforts of Netanyahu's government to entrench its presence in occupied territories. With elections approaching, the coalition appears to be leveraging nationalist sentiments to bolster its political standing, potentially exace…

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