Israel announces the great expansion of the illegal West Bank settlement Occupied West Bank News

Israel announces 22 new illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank, providing fears of more annexation and erasure.

The Israeli government says it will establish 22 illegal settlements on the Palestinian territories in the occupied West Bank, including legalizing some “recovery foci” that have already been built without government permission, in a move criticized by Palestinian officials and rights groups.

Defense Secretary Israel Katz and Finance Minister Bizalil Sottic announced the decision on Thursday, when Katz said that he “enhances our grip on Juda and Taraa”, using an Israeli term for the occupied West Bank.

He added that it was also “a strategic step that prevents the establishment of a Palestinian state that would put Israel.”

Smutrich, himself, is a settler on Palestinian land illegally and defending the Israeli guerrilla of the West Bank, praised the “historic decision.”

In a statement, the Likud party described Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu this step as a “once in the generation”, with a focus on its strategic value in strengthening Israel’s grip along the eastern border with Jordan.

Israel has already built more than 100 illegal settlements across the occupied West Bank, which includes about 500,000 settlers. Settlements range from small settlement sites to large societies with modern infrastructure.

The West Bank is home to more than three million Palestinians, who live under Israeli military rule, with the Palestinian Authority, which rules in limited areas.

The Palestinians see that the region is an integral part of a future state, along with occupied East Jerusalem and Gaza.

The Palestinians are closing a “dangerous escalation”

Palestinian officials and rights groups criticized the Israeli government’s decision, and warned that illegal settlements would lead to further damage to the prospects of a Palestinian state in the future.

Palestinian presidential spokesman Nabil Abu Rodin condemned the decision, describing him as a “dangerous escalation” and “challenge to international legitimacy.”

Israel accused the fuel for instability in the region and warned against the completion of international law. “This decision violates all international decisions, especially the UN Security Council Resolution 2334,” he said, adding that all settlement activities are still illegal and illegal.

Hamas official, Sami Abu Zouri, called for the United States and the European Union to take action.

“The announcement of the construction of 22 new settlements in the West Bank is part of the war led by Netanyahu against the Palestinian people.”

The Israeli peace told NGOs now that this step “will reshape the West Bank significantly and bypass the occupation.”

He said in a statement, “The Israeli government no longer pretends otherwise: The annexation of the occupied lands and the expansion of settlements is its central goal,” he said in a statement.

“This is the largest group of illegal Israeli settlements that will be approved in one decision,” Naida Ibrahim said from the occupied West Bank.

Ibrahim said: “Israeli settlements suffocate Palestinian societies inside the West Bank.” “These new settlements fill the gaps, which makes the future Palestinian state almost impossible on the ground. Israel uses this moment – while the global interest is fixed on Gaza – to support its profession.”

The declaration of the settlement comes just weeks ago from a high -level international conference, led by France and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at the United Nations, with the aim of reviving the long process of agreeing to a two -state solution to the Israeli -Palestinian conflict.