Fact Sheet: Israeli Settlements & International Law
Since the 1967 occupation of the West Bank, East Jerusalem, and the Golan Heights, Israel has been establishing illegal settlements on Palestinian land in violation of international law. All Israeli settlements are deemed illegal under the Fourth Geneva Convention and have been condemned by the United Nations, International Court of Justice, and human rights organizations. Despite this, Israel continues to expand settlements, with over 700,000 settlers in the West Bank and East Jerusalem as of 2023. Settler violence, often supported by the Israeli government, contributes to the displacement and oppression of Palestinians.
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