Israeli ministers announced a plan for new settlements in Gaza and the West Bank.

Gaza, West Bank

Who

Israeli ministers, Defence minister, top commander

What

When

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 06:42:39 GMT · 2h 12m ago

Where

Gaza, West Bank ·

Why

Defence minister seeks three outposts in Gaza as a top commander stated Israel controls 65% of the strip, violating a Trump ceasefire deal.

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How this affects you

The announcement of new settlements in Gaza and the West Bank by Israeli ministers indicates a potential escalation of territorial control and violation of existing agreements, impacting regional stability and international relations.

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The Irish Times
https://www.irishtimes.com/world/middle-east/2026/07/18/israeli-ministers-announce-plan-for-new-illegal-settlements-in-gaza-and-west-bank/
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