OIC condemns Israeli approval of 34 new West Bank settlements
Al Jazeera·2h ago·Neutral
What Happened
The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation condemned Israel's approval of 34 new West Bank settlements in early April, calling the decision a violation of international law. Israeli rights group Peace Now reported the government made the decision secretly. The Palestinian Presidency and Turkey also criticized the move. This brings total settlements approved since Netanyahu's 2022 government to 102. Ten settlements are existing illegal outposts being legalized; 24 are yet to be built.
Key Entities
Organisation of Islamic CooperationIsraelWest BankBenjamin NetanyahuPalestinian PresidencyPeace NowTurkeyGaza