Israel's security cabinet approves 19 new West Bank settlements, amid rising tensions and international condemnation of settlement expansions.

The expansion of Israeli settlements in the West Bank – which are illegal under international law – had reached its highest level since at least 2017.

Smotrich says units in Hashmonaim, Beitar Illit, and Givat Ze'ev part of 'strategic move' to bolster settlements; Palestinian Authority says policy 'aims to ignite the region'

Israel has given the go-ahead for the construction of 764 more houses in three Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank, a decision likely to further stoke tensions as a watchdog group accused the Israeli government of moving toward “de facto annexation” of the Palestinian territory. Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel…

Israel has given final approval for 764 houses to be built in three settlements in the occupied West Bank, a move condemned by the Palestinian Authority as undermining regional peace efforts.

JERUSALEM, Dec 10 - Israel has given final approval for 764 housing units to be built in three settlements in the occupied West Bank, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said on Wednesday, ‍a ​move condemned by the Palestinian Authority as undermining regional ‍peace efforts. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Israel has given final approval for 764 housing units to be built in three settlements in the occupied West Bank, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said on Wednesday.

Israel has approved the construction of 764 houses in three Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank.