Israel recognises Homesh settlement to “prevent a Palestinian state”

Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete January 18, 2026 at 01:24 PM

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In January 2026, Israel recognized the Homesh settlement, along with other outposts in the occupied West Bank. According to a former Human Rights Watch executive director, Kenneth Roth, this recognition is an illegal strategy. Roth stated that Israel's actions are aimed at preventing the establishment of a Palestinian state. The recognition of these outposts as official settlements marks a change in Israeli policy in the West Bank. The move has sparked international concern regarding its potential impact on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the prospects for a two-state solution.

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Human Rights Watch 70% Homesh ×280% Kenneth Roth 90% West Bank 90% Palestinian state ×290% Israel ×2100%

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israeli settlements 90% palestinian state 80% homesh settlement 80% west bank 70% occupied territory 60% international law 60% human rights watch 50% kenneth roth 40%

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