Israeli authorities approved housing projects linked to East Jerusalem and construction plans dividing the West Bank, amid international pressure.

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
• 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

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• The UK announces a reset of relations with Israel amid discussions of sanctions consequences related to the West Bank.Sep 8
• The West Bank is occupied territory, and the US urged Netanyahu to condemn militant settlers while the military deployed to protect residents.Aug 15
• Netanyahu's government oversees settlement expansion in the West Bank, which the UN states is illegal, amid political visits.Sep 5
• Settlement plans are bisecting the West Bank and East Jerusalem, while diplomatic efforts struggle to impose sanctions on Israel.Jun 10
• Israeli authorities are conducting operations in the occupied West Bank and in East Jerusalem.Sep 13