Israeli ministers announce plan for new illegal settlements in Gaza and West Bank

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Israeli ministers announced plans to build three illegal settlements in Gaza and invest over $400 million to expand construction in the West Bank. This move aims to consolidate control over occupied Palestinian territories ahead of national elections, with the military commander endorsing violent outposts as security partners.

Netanyahu coalition seeks to extend control with ‘Nahal’ outposts in Gaza and over $400m in West Bank funding Israel’s defence and finance ministers announced plans for three illegal settlements in Gaza and more than $400m (£300m) in funding to expand construction in the occupied West Bank, as Israel’s military commander for the region celebrated violent outposts as his “security partners”. With national elections scheduled for 27 October, Benjamin Netanyahu’s far-right coalition is racing to expand control of land in occupied Palestine and drive out Palestinians before its mandate expires. Continue reading...