Israel Approves 764 New Housing Units in West Bank Settlements Despite International Opposition

Dec 11, 2025 02:54 am CST

Israel has authorized the construction of 764 new housing units across three West Bank settlements, bringing the total approvals to over 51,000 since 2022. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich frames this as strategic strengthening of Israeli presence, while international bodies continue to deem such settlements illegal under international law. Settler-related violence against Palestinians has meanwhile reached record levels.