Israel's Largest West Bank Land Seizure in Decades Escalates Tensions

Recent settlement expansions and land seizures by Israel's government undermine prospects for a two-state solution, say critics.

Israel has approved the largest land seizure in the West Bank in over 30 years, affecting 23,700 dunams.
Plans for 5,295 new settlement homes have been advanced, including the legalization of three outposts.
Palestinian officials condemn the moves, claiming they hinder the creation of a contiguous Palestinian state.
International bodies, including the UN and UK, criticize the expansion as detrimental to peace efforts.
The Israeli government aims to double the number of settlers in the West Bank, currently estimated at 500,000.