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Israel Plans 2,162 West Bank Homes, Smotrich Threatens War

6/3/2026

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Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced a plan to build 2,162 homes in West Bank settlements.
The plan allocates 1,006 units near Jerusalem, 922 near Nablus, and 234 near Hebron.
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas condemned the expansion and urged the United States to stop Israeli actions.
Smotrich said the homes will strengthen Israel’s hold and warned he would wage war on the Palestinian Authority after an ICC arrest warrant was sought.

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Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced a plan to build 2,162 homes in West Bank settlements.
The plan allocates 1,006 units near Jerusalem, 922 near Nablus, and 234 near Hebron.
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas condemned the expansion and urged the United States to stop Israeli actions.
Smotrich said the homes will strengthen Israel’s hold and warned he would wage war on the Palestinian Authority after an ICC arrest warrant was sought.