Israel approved plans for new settlements in the West Bank, which are isolating East Jerusalem from local communities.
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Updated Jul 19
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What happened
Israel approved plans for new settlements in the West Bank, which are isolating East Jerusalem from local communities.
Who's involved
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Part of
Government oversees significant settlement expansion in the West Bank, including units near Jerusalem and Nablus.Also in this story
- The Jerusalem District Court is handling housing tenders in E1, while the International Crisis Group monitors settlement expansion linked to an ultimatum regarding Europe.
- Israeli companies are operating in the occupied West Bank, marketing settlements as close to Jerusalem.
- Colonizer activity encroaches on shared land use and incidents are reported in the central West Bank.
The entities involved
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West Bank
Palestinian territory on the western bank of the Jordan River, occupied by Israel
- Israeli bombardment and ground operations, coupled with violence and investigations, threaten to spill over across the West Bank, Gaza Strip, and East Jerusalem.
- Spain's Sira Rego made controversial remarks about the Palestinian state, leading Israel to summon the Spanish embassy and expel diplomats from Ramallah.
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East Jerusalem
Eastern part of Jerusalem, in dispute between Israel and the Palestinian Arabs since 1967
Related events
- Israeli army raids and settler attacks are ongoing in Jerusalem and the West Bank.
- Potential infiltration routes are affecting a central Israeli city, leading to complex operational issues.
- Israeli authorities approved housing projects linked to East Jerusalem and construction plans dividing the West Bank, amid international pressure.
- Israeli authorities are conducting operations in the occupied West Bank and in East Jerusalem.
- Settler projects are being pushed forward and activities are underway in the West Bank.