Israel set to approve building permits in West Bank, US State Department said it was "deeply troubled"

Israel's government tabled plans to approve thousands of building permits in the occupied West Bank, despite US pressure to halt settlement expansion that Washington sees as an obstacle to peace with Palestinians.

Israel Approves Biggest Settlement Expansion Plan Since 2021

Israeli authorities approved plans for the construction of thousands of new settler units in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem, defying international outcry over illegal settlement expansion and land grab activities in the occupied Palestinian territories.

European countries urge Israel to stop construction in East Jerusalem – EURACTIV.com

The foreign ministries of France, Germany, Italy and Spain urged Israeli authorities on Wednesday evening (19 January) to stop the construction of new housing units in East Jerusalem.

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Pompeo makes unprecedented visits to Israeli settlement in West Bank and Golan - BBC News

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has toured a Jewish settlement in the Israeli-occupied West Bank - the first such visit by a top US official.

Israel to Go Ahead With Plans to Build 1,200 Homes in East Jerusalem | Voice of America

Israel has announced it will go ahead with plans to build more than 1,200 new homes in east Jerusalem. Palestinians say the move will make a future Palestinian state impossible as it will divide between Bethlehem and east Jerusalem.

Israel to Build 2,500 Settler Units in Occupied West Bank

Israel's defense minister said on Thursday he plans to seek approval next week for the construction of some 2,500 new settler units in the occupied West Bank.

Cisjordanie: Israël légalise une colonie dont un résident a été tué

Les autorités israéliennes ont légalisé dimanche une colonie de Cisjordanie jusque-là dépourvue d'autorisation, en réponse au meurtre de l'un de ses résidents, le rabbin Raziel Shevah, le mois dernier dans une attaque palestinienne.

EU Calls on Israel to Stop Plans for New West Bank Settlements

Israel must halt new building plans for settler homes in the West Bank, the European Union’s Foreign Service said in a statement on Wednesday, warning that such settlements threatened any future peace deal with the Palestinians.

Netanyahu rules out removal of Israeli settlement from West Bank

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed Wednesday never to remove Israeli settlement from the West Bank, even in case of a possible deal with the Palestinians.

PLO to Request ICC Investigation of Israeli Settlement Activity

The Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) decided to submit an official request to the International Criminal Court (ICC) to investigate illegal Israeli settlement activity in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem, PLO Executive Committee member Hanan Ashrawi told Ma’an on Monday.

Palestinian official says US delegation visit 'crucial'

Palestinian President Abbas' spokesperson Nabil Abu Rudeinah said Thursday that the visit of the US delegation to the West Bank city of Ramallah and their meeting with Abbas are crucial and important.

Building of new West Bank settlement begins

Construction began Tuesday on a West Bank settlement for Israelis to replace one demolished earlier this year, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced.

France Condemns New Housing Units in Israeli Settlements

France condemned an Israeli decision to build 3,000 new housing units in illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank.

Israel "to slow" West Bank construction in deference to Trump's request

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a slowdown of West Bank settlement construction out of respect for President Donald Trump.

Israel 'Surprised' by Trump Administration's Demand to Limit Settlements

The Trump administration is pushing a hard bargain with Israel to limit its settlement activity because it knows that Palestinians and the Arab states won't support a peace process without that concession, analyst and former Israeli civil servant Dan Arbell told Radio Sputnik.

Israeli PM says he hopes to conclude settlements deal with US soon

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that efforts are still ongoing to reach an agreement with the Trump administration over the expansion of settlements in the West Bank.

Israel approves 3,000 settlers homes in West Bank

Israel approved on Tuesday the construction of 3,000 housing units in West Bank settlements, amidst a spate of settlement expansion in the wake of the inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump.

Israël sous l'effet Trump annonce 2.500 logements de colonisation en Cisjordanie

Israël a annoncé mardi la construction de 2.500 logements de colonisation en Cisjordanie occupée, la plus importante annonce du genre depuis des années, prenant en compte de nouvelles réalités a priori nettement plus favorables à Washington.