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Israel Approves 34 New Settlements, Encircles Jenin, Displaces 30,000

7/1/2026

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Israel Expands Occupation

Israel’s security cabinet secretly approved 34 new settlements, including six that encircle Jenin, widening the occupation.
Construction of a permanent military base inside Jenin refugee camp marks the first Area A post since the 1993 Oslo Accords.
The “Iron Wall” operation displaced over 30,000 Palestinians from Jenin, Tulkarm and Nur Shams camps.
Palestinian families live in overcrowded rented rooms, pay double rent, and lack permits to return.

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Border Police Demolish

A young resident tied his leg to a roof fixture and was beaten by Israel Border Police during the demolition.
Hundreds of Israel Border Police officers demolished the Shirat Tzion homestead near Kedumim in Samaria overnight.
Turkey condemned Israel’s shelling of Syrian villages in Deraa and Quneitra as violation of law.
Residents protested, detained two inhabitants, and appealed to Maj. Gen. Avi Bluth and Yossi Dagan.

History

Historical Context

In June 1967 Israel fought the Six-Day War (5–10 June), seizing the West Bank, Gaza Strip and East Jerusalem from Jordan and Egypt. Those occupied territories are now the focus of new outpost approvals by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. The expansion challenges UN-backed Resolution 242 and fuels diplomatic pressure.

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Israel Expands Occupation

Israel’s security cabinet secretly approved 34 new settlements, including six that encircle Jenin, widening the occupation.
Construction of a permanent military base inside Jenin refugee camp marks the first Area A post since the 1993 Oslo Accords.
The “Iron Wall” operation displaced over 30,000 Palestinians from Jenin, Tulkarm and Nur Shams camps.
Palestinian families live in overcrowded rented rooms, pay double rent, and lack permits to return.

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