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Netanyahu Doubles Down on Settlements Amid Global Criticism

9/12/2025

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Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu reiterated his opposition to a Palestinian state during a settlement expansion ceremony, stating, "This land is ours."
The government aims to increase Maale Adumim's population to 70,000 in five years, despite facing international criticism and legal challenges.
U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee highlighted stalled negotiations over tax revenues for the economically struggling Palestinian Authority.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced plans to annex parts of the West Bank, seeking "maximum territory and minimum Arab population."
The International Court of Justice deemed Israel's presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory unlawful, calling for an end to the occupation.

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Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu reiterated his opposition to a Palestinian state during a settlement expansion ceremony, stating, "This land is ours."
The government aims to increase Maale Adumim's population to 70,000 in five years, despite facing international criticism and legal challenges.
U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee highlighted stalled negotiations over tax revenues for the economically struggling Palestinian Authority.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced plans to annex parts of the West Bank, seeking "maximum territory and minimum Arab population."
The International Court of Justice deemed Israel's presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory unlawful, calling for an end to the occupation.