- Abu Khamis spoke to Asharq Al-Awsat regarding the situation, where the E1 project aims to annex West Bank areas to Jerusalem, driven by the far-right government's plans.
- The new event details how settler violence and Israeli policy failures in the West Bank and Gaza Strip are creating a volatile situation exploited by Hamas.
Smotrich signed an evacuation order for a village and planned massive settlement expansion in the West Bank and Jerusalem.
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Updated Jun 15
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What happened
Smotrich signed an evacuation order for a village and planned massive settlement expansion in the West Bank and Jerusalem.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Bezalel Smotrich initiated the move to cancel Hebron agreements and transferred planning powers to Israeli bodies in Hebron.Sub-event
Smotrich ordered village evictions and planned massive settlement expansion in the West Bank.1 source
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The new event details how settler violence and Israeli policy failures in the West Bank and Gaza Strip are creating a volatile situation exploited by Hamas.Also in this story
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- Following attacks, Israel has revoked work permits and maintains strict restrictions, leading to a financial crisis in the West Bank.
- Amnesty International monitors the situation regarding Israeli settlements located in the occupied West Bank.
- The ongoing alleged genocide case against Israel is moving through the international legal system, involving the International Court of Justice and high court proceedings regarding military responses in Gaza.
The entities involved
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Bezalel Smotrich
Israeli far-right politician (born 1980)
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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.
Related events
- Smotrich stated a plan aims to bury the Palestinian state, alongside a joint statement opposing the Israeli settlement tender.
- Bezalel Smotrich governs the disputed West Bank territory and pushes for settlement expansion in occupied territory.
- Settler projects are being pushed forward and activities are underway in the West Bank.
- Smotrich called for changes in the Arab community, Hamas reacted to an attack, and Israeli soldiers were deployed to the West Bank.
- Smotrich called for the establishment of settlements in the Gaza Strip, comparing them to those in the West Bank.