The construction of nearly 1,000 new settler homes in the Efrat settlement, southwest of Jerusalem, has been announced by Israel, intensifying the debate over West Bank settlements. Monitored by the Israeli NGO Peace Now, this project is set to increase the settlement's population by 40%. Both Palestinians and international observers see these developments as major obstacles to peace, with the settlements deemed illegal under international law. Despite differing political viewpoints in the U.S., the trend of Israeli settlement expansion has persisted, further complicating peace efforts in the region.
"Settlements in the territory, pushed by Israeli hardliners, are viewed as a major obstacle to peace by Palestinians and by many internationally."
"Peace Now said that the development of 974 new housing units is planned at the Efrat settlement near Jerusalem, expanding its population by about 40 percent."
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