The Separation Barrier

November 11, 2017 | Published by B'TSELEM

In June 2002, Israel began constructing the Separation Barrier in the West Bank, claiming security concerns after Palestinian attacks. However, its route largely follows settlement boundaries, facilitating Israel's annexation of Palestinian land. The...

2016 sees Israel demolish record number of West Bank homes

February 14, 2017 | Published by B'Tselem

In 2016, Israeli authorities significantly increased home demolitions across the West Bank and East Jerusalem, using the pretext of lacking building permits. This marked the highest number of demolitions since B’Tselem began tracking them in 2004. ...

Fact Sheet: Israeli Settlements & International Law

March 24, 2015 | Published by IMEU

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 Gen...

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