The Israeli Knesset Security Cabinet, in coordination with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has approved a budget proposal of NIS 1.3 million to establish 34 new settlements in the West Bank.
The decision, announced on Tuesday, marks a significant escalation in the government's settlement policy and brings the total number of new settlements authorized under the current administration to 103.
Earlier this month, the Finance Ministry confirmed a separate allocation exceeding NIS 1 billion dedicated to road construction and improvements connecting existing West Bank settlements.
This development follows a recent acceleration in settlement-related infrastructure spending.
Earlier this month, the Finance Ministry confirmed a separate allocation exceeding NIS 1 billion dedicated to road construction and improvements connecting existing West Bank settlements.
The combination of new settlement approvals and enhanced infrastructure funding signals a sustained strategic push by the Israeli government to solidify its presence in the territory.
The move is likely to deepen diplomatic tensions with international partners and complicate ongoing peace process discussions.