Israel expands West Bank control, hindering peace prospects

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Israel is de facto annexing the West Bank through increased settlement expansion and weakening the Palestinian Authority. New measures grant Israel more control over land use in areas previously under PA rule, aiming to prevent a Palestinian state. This escalates tensions ahead of Ramadan. The strategy, driven by Israeli leaders, aims to create irreversible facts on the ground, potentially leading to unrest and diplomatic isolation for Israel.


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