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Israel Greenlights 764 Housing Units Amid Settler Controversy

12/12/2025

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Israel Expands Settlements

Israel approves construction of 764 housing units in three West Bank settlements.
Bezalel Smotrich, Israel's Finance Minister, describes the move as a strategic effort to strengthen settlements.
The Palestinian Authority condemned the expansion and urged the United States to pressure Israel to halt settlement policies.
The international community largely views the settlements as illegal under international law.
The United Nations has documented numerous settler attacks in recent months.

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Qatar Cuts Gaza Funding

Qatar's Prime Minister Mohammed Abdulrahman Al Thani announced that Qatar will not fund Gaza's reconstruction.
This marks a shift given Qatar's long history of supporting Hamas.
Critics say the move contradicts Qatar's previous financial support for Hamas, linked to instability.
The UAE and Saudi Arabia demand reconstruction funds be tied to preventing Hamas re-emergence as a threat.
The move raises questions about Qatar's credibility as a regional mediator.

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U.S. Urges Israel Cleanup

The United States is urging Israel to clear about 68 million tons of Gaza debris as a prerequisite for reconstruction.
Israel has tentatively agreed to undertake the cleanup, with costs projected at hundreds of millions of shekels.
U.S. officials are pressing for an international stabilization force in Gaza, with contributions from Indonesia and Azerbaijan.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu remains skeptical about the force's ability to dismantle Hamas' military capabilities.

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Israel Expands Settlements

Israel approves construction of 764 housing units in three West Bank settlements.
Bezalel Smotrich, Israel's Finance Minister, describes the move as a strategic effort to strengthen settlements.
The Palestinian Authority condemned the expansion and urged the United States to pressure Israel to halt settlement policies.
The international community largely views the settlements as illegal under international law.
The United Nations has documented numerous settler attacks in recent months.

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