West Bank settlements

Statement warns actions undermine the two-state solution and international law

Finance Minister Smotrich praised the measures, saying they “bury the idea of a Palestinian state"

“Gaza is ours, and its future will affect our own future more than anyone else’s" said the Israeli Finance Minister

'Approval of construction plans in E1 buries the idea of a Palestinian state'

'The situation in the West Bank — in particular high levels of extremist settler violence, forced displacement of people and villages, and property destruction — has reached intolerable levels'

'We remain deeply concerned by extremist settler violence in the West Bank and condemn such acts,' stated the country's Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly

Prime Minister Netanyahu instructed that all suggestions for enhancing settlements in the West Bank, be brought to a vote

They assured the community that the construction site is under strict security, with IDF soldiers and additional security agents ensuring the safety of both the workers and the residents

In a letter to Prime Minister Netanyahu, the Finance Minister requested the approval of tens of thousands of housing units, and the cancelation of VIP permits for PA officials

This structure, which had been the subject of extensive legal proceedings for several years, was finally demolished following increased enforcement actions led by Minister Bezalel Smotrich

The outpost, constructed on private Palestinian land, was subject to demolition, with several structures razed to the ground

Statement comes after report of minister Smotrich seeking to legalize 68 illegal outposts in the West Bank

Forces from the air and on the ground, including special forces, have been mobilized since the early afternoon to assist in the search efforts

Despite growing international opposition to Israeli settlements in the area, Finance Minister Smotrich approved largest West Bank land seizure since 1993

In response to the approvals, Smotrich stated, “The enemies try to harm and weaken us, but we will continue to build and be built up in this land”

This decision comes in response to a terrorist attack near Ma'ale Adumim on Thursday, which resulted in the death of an Israeli soldier

The sanctions come in response to what the UK describes as "acts of aggression and violence against Palestinians in the West Bank"

Minister of National Security Ben Gvir said the step "crossed the red line," while minister of Communication Karhi called it "scandalous"

Residents of a Jewish community in the southern West Bank were ordered to stay home

'The Australian government is strengthening its opposition to settlements' says the country's foreign minister, Penny Wong

The IDF said in a statement that the rocket, which continued no explosives, is believed to be from an "old improvised rocket"

The American envoy says 'we continue to make these statements clear and publicly' against the Israeli decision to build new housing units

These calls were echoed by UN Middle East envoy Tor Wennesland, who on Monday warned Israel against authorizing more settlements in the West Bank

The proposal is being seriously debated by decision-makers in light of the continuing terrorist attacks in the region