Israeli authorities accelerated settlement expansion in both the West Bank and East Jerusalem.

The entities involved

• 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.Mon 16:56
  • Spain's Sira Rego made controversial remarks about the Palestinian state, leading Israel to summon the Spanish embassy and expel diplomats from Ramallah.Mon 14:44
• Benjamin Netanyahu →

  Prime Minister of Israel (born 1949), (1996–1999; 2009–2021; 2022–present)

  • The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) responded to anti-Israel rhetoric on June 1, 2026.Mon 17:51
  • Ongoing targeting of Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon, calls for increased pressure on Israeli military operations, and a push for an international conference on regional stability.Mon 17:48
• East Jerusalem →

  Eastern part of Jerusalem, in dispute between Israel and the Palestinian Arabs since 1967

  • The G7 summit was held in Italy, during which Canada and Australia initiated a new international fund for Israeli-Palestinian peace.Mon 16:51
  • Israeli government announced sanctions affecting East Jerusalem, sparking disagreement over settlements.Mon 15:47

Related events

• The government led by Benjamin Netanyahu has approved the establishment of settlements in the West Bank.Jun 12
• Netanyahu's government oversees settlement expansion in the West Bank, which the UN states is illegal, amid political visits.Sep 5
• Israel approves a new settlement in East Jerusalem while Netanyahu leads military operations in Gaza, amid political tensions involving Trump and Sanders.Jul 3
• Israel maintains control over access to East Jerusalem while Netanyahu leads the coalition government.Jul 8
• Israel expands settlements in the West Bank with the approval of the government led by Netanyahu.Sep 11