Israel advances ‘fatal’ settlement plan for occupied East Jerusalem
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In January 2026, Israel is set to advance plans for 9,000 settlement units in occupied East Jerusalem, specifically at the site of the former Qalandiya (Atarot) airport and in the Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood. Palestinian officials and experts warn these plans will undermine the possibility of a contiguous Palestinian state. According to analyst Suhail Khalilieh, the Atarot project aims to sever Jerusalem from Ramallah by linking East Jerusalem with the Givat Zeev settlement bloc. Khalilieh suggests the advancement of these plans is linked to a recent meeting between the Israeli Prime Minister and the U.S. President, signaling a green light for settlement expansion and a weakening of international deterrence. The project is part of a broader strategy to expand Jerusalem's area and solidify Israeli control.
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