Israel approves 5,300 new homes in West Bank settlements

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Israel approved plans for nearly 5,300 new homes in West Bank settlements, aiming to solidify control and prevent a future Palestinian state. The government's settlement expansion drive has led to increased tensions and violence in the region. Diplomatic efforts to end the Gaza war have resumed, with Hamas demanding Israeli troop withdrawal from Gaza. The U.S. proposed a phased cease-fire plan, but both sides have yet to fully embrace it.


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