WorldWhy is Israel building new illegal settlements?

Israel has opened bids for 1,200 housing units in the occupied West Bank. The article describes Israeli settlements as illegal under international law and says Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing government is accelerating new construction to tighten Israel’s control and obstruct a contiguous Palestinian state. Some Western countries are threatening sanctions.

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AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-08-22 19:40Original