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Arab Nations Condemn Israel's Settlement Expansion, Urge Action

8/17/2025

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Story summary
  • A coalition of 31 Arab and Islamic nations condemned Netanyahu's "Greater Israel" vision as a threat to Arab security and international law.
  • Israeli Finance Minister Smotrich's approval of West Bank settlement expansion has faced significant international backlash.
  • The UN, Germany, and Spain urged Israel to cease settlement construction, citing risks to the two-state solution.