Watchdog says Israel advancing plans for nearly 1,000 more settler homes in West Bank

Israel issued a tender for the construction of nearly 1,000 settler homes in the West Bank, expanding the Efrat settlement by 40% and impeding the development of Bethlehem, according to Peace Now. The move, which follows Trump’s support for settlements, has been criticized by human rights groups as apartheid, as Israel continues to build over 100 settlements in the West Bank amid ongoing conflict and hostage situations in Gaza. Peace Now condemned Netanyahu’s government for prioritizing settlement construction over peace efforts, calling for a negotiated two-state solution to the conflict.

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