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Israel Greenlights 19 Settlements, Threatening Two-State Solution

12/22/2025

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Israel approved 19 new settlements in the occupied West Bank, undermining the viability of a two-state solution.
The right-wing government led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has prioritized annexation.
Nearly 700,000 settlers occupy these areas, which critics including the United Nations deem illegal under international law.
Under U.S. President Donald Trump, the United States relaxed settlement restrictions, complicating Palestinian statehood prospects.

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Israel approved 19 new settlements in the occupied West Bank, undermining the viability of a two-state solution.
The right-wing government led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has prioritized annexation.
Nearly 700,000 settlers occupy these areas, which critics including the United Nations deem illegal under international law.
Under U.S. President Donald Trump, the United States relaxed settlement restrictions, complicating Palestinian statehood prospects.