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Israel announces creation of 22 new settlements in West Bank

On May 29, 2025, Israel announced it would establish 22 new Jewish settlements and legalize unauthorized outposts in the occupied West Bank.
The decision comes after the Disengagement Law was annulled in certain areas and builds upon the ongoing expansion of settlements that began well before the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack that sparked the Gaza conflict.
Officials responsible for defense and finance highlighted that the initiative seeks to bolster Israel’s strategic presence and infrastructure, including reopening previously abandoned settlements and increasing development along the Jordan Valley.
Katz called the move a "crushing response to Palestinian terrorism" and said it anchors Israel’s historical rights, while activists warn the expansion forces Palestinian displacement and blocks viable statehood.
The settlement expansion represents a significant shift in Israeli policy with broad implications for regional security and the future of Palestinian self-determination amid ongoing conflict.

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