On Thursday, Israel declared its intention to create 22 new Jewish settlements in the West Bank, which includes legalizing outposts that were previously built without formal government approval. This announcement comes in the context of a long-standing territorial dispute following the 1967 Mideast war, wherein Israel gained control of the West Bank, Gaza Strip, and east Jerusalem. Palestinians claim these territories for their future state, while much of the international community deems the settlements as illegal, viewing them as major impediments to peace negotiations.
Israel's announcement of establishing 22 new Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank, including legalizing unauthorized outposts, signals a significant move amidst ongoing tensions.
The international community largely sees these settlements as illegal and contrary to their aspirations for statehood, which further complicates peace efforts in the Mideast.
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