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New Settlements Spark Tensions in the West Bank

December 21, 2025

The Israeli government has given the green light for 19 new Jewish settlements in the West Bank, a move that has stirred up a lot of controversy. This decision is part of a larger trend of expanding settlements in the area, with a total of 69 new ones approved in recent years. The latest approval br

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Violence and Control in the West Bank: A Growing Crisis

November 15, 2025

In the West Bank, violence and displacement are on the rise, particularly during the olive harvest season. On October 10, Palestinians in Beita were attacked while picking olives, resulting in 20 injuries. Just nine days later, a 53-year-old woman was beaten unconscious by a masked settler in Turmus

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West Bank: A Call for Annexation from Israeli Minister

November 12, 2024

In a surprising move, Israel’s new finance minister, Bezalel Smotrich, has directed his department to get ready for the annexation of settlements in the West Bank. Smotrich, who oversees settlements, made this announcement on Monday, stating that his team should prepare to apply Israeli law to these