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Israel's New Settler Homes Ignite Outrage Amid Peace Talks

2/17/2025

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Israel's recent announcement of tenders for nearly 1,000 new settler homes in the occupied West Bank has sparked outrage. This expansion threatens to boost Efrat's population by 40%, stifling Bethlehem's growth. Critics argue that Prime Minister Netanyahu's administration is favoring settlement expansion over meaningful peace negotiations, even as hostages remain in Hamas's grip.

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Israel's recent announcement of tenders for nearly 1,000 new settler homes in the occupied West Bank has sparked outrage. This expansion threatens to boost Efrat's population by 40%, stifling Bethlehem's growth. Critics argue that Prime Minister Netanyahu's administration is favoring settlement expansion over meaningful peace negotiations, even as hostages remain in Hamas's grip.