The Palestinian Presidency’s office condemned Israel’s approval of 34 new settlements in the occupied West Bank as a “flagrant violation of international law”. The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation also condemned the decision, stating that Israel has no sovereignty over the Occupied Palestinian Territory. This move comes on top of 68 settlements approved since Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government took power in 2022. Turkiye also criticized the decision, calling it a “serious violation of international law and UN resolutions”.
Why It Matters
The approval of new settlements in the occupied West Bank by Israel has been condemned by the Palestinian Presidency’s office and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation. This decision further escalates tensions in the region and undermines the possibility of a two-state solution. Settlement expansion has long been a contentious issue in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and the recent increase in approvals highlights the ongoing challenges faced in achieving peace in the region.
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