# Israel allocates $37 million to expropriate over 70 West Bank sites

Israel has approved $37 million to seize more than 70 locations in the occupied West Bank, according to official statements. The funding supports further settlement expansion in the territory, which Palestinians and international bodies view as illegal and a threat to peace prospects.

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## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/5/israel-approves-37m-to-seize-more-than-70-occupied-west-bank-sites?traffic_source=rss) — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 03:19:59 +0000
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/9/israel-announces-tender-for-627-settler-units-in-occupied-west-bank?traffic_source=rss) — Sun, 09 Aug 2026 06:57:56 +0000