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Israel Approves 3 More Illegal Settlement Outposts in West Bank

sajadi - Friday, 5 July 2024 - 15:24 WIB

Friday, 5 July 2024 - 15:24 WIB

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Settlement building in the territories occupied by Israel is considered illegal under international law.

West Bank, MINA – Israel continued to take illegal steps in the occupied West Bank, with the left-wing Israeli movement Peace Now saying on Thursday that the government has “legalized” three more settlement outposts.

“The Higher Planning Council (HPC) approved today and yesterday the advancement of 5,295 housing units in dozens of settlements throughout the West Bank,” Peace Now said in a statement, as reported by Anadolu Agency.

“The building plans include the expansion of settlements deep within the West Bank and the legalization of three outposts (without connection to the 5 outposts approved by the Cabinet last week,” the statement added.

According to Israeli estimates, more than 720,000 Israelis reside in settlements in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem.

Also Read: Palestinian Residents in Rafah Need 40,000 Tents for Shelter

On Wednesday, the Israeli military announced the seizure of 12,715 dunams (1 dunam = 1,000 square meters) of Palestinian land in the occupied West Bank.

Settlement outposts are small communities established by illegal Israeli settlers on privately owned Palestinian land without approval from the Israeli government. (T/RE1/P2)

Mi’raj News Agency (MINA)

Also Read: Israeli Occupation Forces Continue to Raid in West Bank

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