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Egypt Condemns Israel's New Settlements, Urges Global Action
12/21/2025
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- Egypt condemned Israel's approval of 19 new settlements in the occupied West Bank.
- The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs called the decision an escalation that obstructs the two-state solution.
- Egypt urged the international community to protect Palestinian rights and revive the political process.
- Arab nations including Saudi Arabia and Jordan criticized Israel's settlement legalization, with tensions rising since October 7, 2023.
