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Israel's Minister Defends New Settlements Amid Global Backlash

12/26/2025

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Gideon Sa'ar, Israel's foreign minister, defended the government's approval of 19 new settlements in the West Bank.
He rejected a joint condemnation from Belgium, Canada, the United Kingdom, and others who argued the decision violates international law and threatens regional stability.
The nations urged Israel to reverse its decision and reiterated support for a two-state solution.
Sa'ar described foreign criticism as morally wrong and discriminatory against Jews.

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Gideon Sa'ar, Israel's foreign minister, defended the government's approval of 19 new settlements in the West Bank.
He rejected a joint condemnation from Belgium, Canada, the United Kingdom, and others who argued the decision violates international law and threatens regional stability.
The nations urged Israel to reverse its decision and reiterated support for a two-state solution.
Sa'ar described foreign criticism as morally wrong and discriminatory against Jews.