Keywords: Israeli settlements


Trump reportedly raises no objection to UK sanctions plan targeting Israeli settlements

US President Donald Trump reportedly did not object to Britain’s plans to impose trade restrictions on Israeli settlements during a recent phone call with British Prime Minister Andy Burnham, according to a Western official familiar with the conversation. The official told The Times of Israel......

West Bank: Netanyahu Orders Dismantling of Unauthorized Settler Outposts

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the dismantling of settler outposts established without official authorization in the occupied West Bank, according to two sources close to the matter cited by Reuters on Sunday. This decision comes amid increasing pressure from the United States......

Smotrich announces approval of 1,516 new settlement units in the West Bank

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced Thursday that authorities had approved plans for the construction of 1,516 new housing units in Israeli settlements across the occupied West Bank. In a statement posted on X, Smotrich said the project would pave the way for the establishment of three......

Israel shifts civil law enforcement duties in West Bank settlements from army to police

Israel’s Defense Minister Israel Katz has instructed the military to prepare a plan to gradually transfer responsibility for civil law enforcement involving Israeli settlers in the West Bank to the police, in a move presented by the government as an effort to streamline law enforcement and allow......

UN warns of a dangerous turning point in the West Bank amid rising violence and settlement activity

The United Nations has warned that the situation in the occupied West Bank is reaching a “dangerous turning point” as settler violence, displacement, demolitions and Israeli settlement activity continue to intensify. During a United Nations Security Council briefing, UN Deputy Coordinator......

Netherlands to ban imports from Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territories

The Netherlands has announced a ban on the import, purchase and sale of goods originating from Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories, introducing one of the most significant national trade measures adopted by a European country in relation to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The......

Israel approves creation of 19 new settlements in the West Bank

Israeli authorities have approved the establishment of 19 new settlements in the occupied West Bank, a decision that is likely to further heighten tensions in the region and draw international criticism. According to official statements, the approval brings the total number of settlements authorized......

Israeli figure nominated for Nobel Peace Prize despite controversial legacy

In a surprising development, Israeli academics have nominated Daniella Weiss, a leading figure in the promotion of illegal settlements in Palestinian territories, for the prestigious 2025 Nobel Peace Prize. This nomination has sparked widespread backlash and incredulity in the international community. The......

Palestinians in the West Bank: A Growing Crisis of Settler Violence and Isolation

The situation in the West Bank has taken a concerning turn, with Palestinians facing an alarming rise in settler violence and a deepening sense of isolation. This article delves into the recent developments and their impact on the region's stability and the lives of its residents. The West Bank,......