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Did Israel approve new West Bank settlements?

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Israel's finance minister has approved plans for over 3,000 new homes in the West Bank, specifically in the controversial E1 area, a move that would divide the West Bank from East Jerusalem and has drawn international criticism.

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Israeli finance minister approves new West Bank settlement

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  • Israel's finance minister has approved new settlements in the West Bank, potentially impacting the two-state solution. 9s
  • The settlement would geographically separate East Jerusalem from the West Bank, affecting Palestinian access. 36s
  • The plan involves about 3,400 new homes and is not recognized under international law. 1m 0s
  • There has been an increase in attacks on Palestinian communities, with over 750 incidents recorded this year. 1m 57s
  • Israeli NGOs and international law groups have condemned the settlement plan and rising violence. 3m 3s
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Israeli finance minister approves new West Bank settlement
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CBS News
5 hours ago
Israeli finance minister approves new West Bank settlement

Israel's finance minister has approved new settlements in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, with plans for around 3,400 new homes.

Israel furthers plan for settlement that divides the West Bank
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CBC News
18 hours ago
Israel furthers plan for settlement that divides the West Bank

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced the advancement of plans to construct over 3,000 homes in the E1 area, a move that could sever the West Bank's connection to East Jerusalem.

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