Israeli minister approves gun licences for 18 illegal West Bank settlements
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In January 2026, Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir approved gun licenses for Israelis in 18 additional illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank. This decision, part of a broader effort by Prime Minister Netanyahu's government to expand settlements, aims to enhance self-defense and personal security, according to Ben-Gvir. The move follows a documented increase in Israeli settler attacks against Palestinians, with over 1,800 incidents reported in 2025. Since 2022, the number of settlements and outposts in the West Bank and occupied East Jerusalem has risen by nearly 50 percent. This expansion includes formalizing plans for the E1 settlement project and approving previously unauthorized outposts, despite concerns about undermining a two-state solution.
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