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Israel's Controversial Plan to Extend Jerusalem's Borders Sparks Outrage

2/18/2026

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Israeli non-governmental organizations (NGOs) expressed concern about a government plan to extend Jerusalem's borders into the occupied West Bank for the first time since 1967, a development that has sparked outrage.
The plan, announced by the Ministry of Construction and Housing, aims to extend the Geva Binyamin settlement.
Critics say the move would amount to de facto annexation of Palestinian territory.
Israel has occupied East Jerusalem since 1967, not recognized by international community.

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Israeli non-governmental organizations (NGOs) expressed concern about a government plan to extend Jerusalem's borders into the occupied West Bank for the first time since 1967, a development that has sparked outrage.
The plan, announced by the Ministry of Construction and Housing, aims to extend the Geva Binyamin settlement.
Critics say the move would amount to de facto annexation of Palestinian territory.
Israel has occupied East Jerusalem since 1967, not recognized by international community.