# Israel approves plan for 13 new settlements in occupied West Bank

The Israeli government has approved a plan to establish 13 new settlements in the occupied West Bank. This move expands Israeli presence on Palestinian land and is likely to draw international condemnation, further complicating prospects for a two-state solution.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/3/israel-approves-plan-to-establish-13-new-settlements-in-occupied-west-bank?traffic_source=rss) — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:59:35 +0000
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/4/could-israel-really-build-settlements-in-gaza?traffic_source=rss) — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:41:23 +0000