International Community Condemns Israel’s
The Israeli government has approved 22 new settlements in the West Bank, a decision considered historic by Israeli authorities but widely condemned by the international community. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, aligned with the ultranationalist wing, stated that the measure represents a decisive step to strengthen Israel’s sovereignty over territories occupied since 1967.
According to official information, part of these new locations includes existing outposts that will now be legalized, while others will be entirely new settlements spread from the north to the south of the West Bank. Experts consider this the largest expansion of its kind in more than three decades.
The Palestinian Authority has called the decision a “dangerous escalation,” accusing the Israeli government of deliberately trying to prevent the creation of a viable Palestinian state. For Palestinians, the settlement policy irreversibly undermines the two-state solution supported by much of the international community.
The United Kingdom and other allied nations have reiterated that Israeli settlements are illegal under international law and pose a concrete obstacle to peace. The Brazilian government has also spoken out against the decision, calling it a blatant violation and contrary to the opinion of the International Court of Justice, which considers Israel’s presence in the occupied territories illegal.
Human rights organizations, such as Israel’s Peace Now, warn that this expansion could redraw the map of the West Bank, making it impossible to form a continuous and functional Palestinian state. Analysts say the measure consolidates Israeli control over strategic areas and hinders any future negotiations.
The UN Security Council has repeatedly stated that the settlements represent a serious violation of international humanitarian law and has called for the immediate suspension of such constructions. Still, Israel maintains its stance, citing historical, religious, and security reasons to justify its presence and expansion in the territories.
Meanwhile, fears are growing that the decision will further inflame tensions in the region, already marked by clashes and instability. Experts warn that the situation could lead to new cycles of violence, further distancing the possibility of a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
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