Israel Approves 5,700 New Settlement Homes In West Bank Amidst Global Criticism

Posted by: lukwago J in World news June 28, 2023

Israel has approved the construction of 5,700 new settlement homes in the West Bank, marking an annual record.

However the decision has drawn global criticism, as settlements in the West Bank are considered illegal under international law.

The approval of 5,700 new settlement homes in the West Bank is a significant move by the Israeli government, as it represents the largest number of settlement units approved in a single year since 2012.

The West Bank is a territory that Israel occupied in the 1967 war, and the construction of settlements there has been a source of tension between Israel and the international community for decades.

Meanwhile many countries and international organizations view Israel’s settlements in the West Bank as a violation of international law, as the Fourth Geneva Convention prohibits an occupying power from transferring its own civilians into the territory it occupies.

Israel disputes this interpretation of international law, and argues that the West Bank is disputed territory, rather than occupied territory.

The Israeli government has faced criticism from around the world for its settlement policies, with many countries and organizations calling for an end to settlement construction.

The approval of 5,700 new settlement homes is likely to intensify this criticism, and could further complicate efforts to reach a peaceful resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

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