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Story summary
- In 2025, Peace Now reports unprecedented growth in the West Bank settlement movement, with record settlements approved and outposts established.
- The Israeli government approved 54 new settlements, including 26 retroactively legalized illegal outposts.
- 86 new illegal outposts were created, marking a significant rise since 2023.
- Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said infrastructure projects, including a new highway, would enhance Israeli control over the West Bank.
