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Türkiye Condemns Israel's Historic Settlement Approval in West Bank

4/10/2026

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Türkiye condemned Israel's approval of 34 settlements in the occupied West Bank as a violation of international law and UN resolutions.
The decision was made by Israel's security cabinet and is the largest single approval in Israel's history.
Critics, including Israeli NGOs, say the move undermines the two-state solution and raises concerns about increased settler violence in areas with limited military presence.

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Türkiye condemned Israel's approval of 34 settlements in the occupied West Bank as a violation of international law and UN resolutions.
The decision was made by Israel's security cabinet and is the largest single approval in Israel's history.
Critics, including Israeli NGOs, say the move undermines the two-state solution and raises concerns about increased settler violence in areas with limited military presence.