How Israel’s expansion push deepens Palestinian suffering in West Bank
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In December 2025, Israel formalized 19 settlement outposts in the occupied West Bank, marking the third such formalization this year. These outposts, initially established without official government authorization, are illegal under international law. The formalization allows for increased government funding, infrastructure, and expansion of these settlements. Many of the newly formalized outposts are located in the northeastern West Bank, an area with historically low settlement activity. Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich stated the move aims to prevent the establishment of a Palestinian state in the West Bank. Human rights organizations report that settlers in these outposts receive protection and services from the Israeli army, and the formalization is expected to further entrench their presence and lead to increased attacks against Palestinians.
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