Israel to Move Forward with Nearly 7,000 New Settlement Units in East Jerusalem
Israel is advancing plans for nearly 7,000 new settlement housing units in East Jerusalem, with key projects in Gilo, Givat Hamatos, and Ramot. These expansions aim to strengthen Israel's control over the area, severing East Jerusalem from the West Bank and preventing the establishment of a Palestinian state. The new developments are exclusively for Jewish residents, despite the acute housing shortage among Palestinians, exacerbating displacement and increasing tensions. The acceleration of settlement construction reflects Israel's broader strategy to solidify its control over the region, as evidenced by recent legislative moves rejecting Palestinian statehood.
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