Israel's security cabinet approves 19 new settlements in West Bank
Summary
Israel's security cabinet approved 19 new settlements in the occupied West Bank, aiming to block the establishment of a Palestinian state, amid rising tensions and international condemnation.
Key Points
- Israel's security cabinet approved the establishment of 19 new settlements in the occupied West Bank.
- This decision brings the total number of settlements approved in the past three years to 69.
- Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, a proponent of settlement expansion, stated the move blocks the establishment of a Palestinian state.
- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned the expansion, stating it violates international law and undermines Palestinian self-determination.
