# Israel announces new settlement expansion plan

The Israeli government has launched a new plan to expand settlements in the occupied West Bank. The move is widely considered illegal under international law and further complicates prospects for a two-state solution.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/7/14/israel-launches-new-illegal-settlement-expansion-plan?traffic_source=rss) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:55:50 +0000
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/17/eu-urges-israel-to-halt-settlement-expansion-as-settlers-attack-children?traffic_source=rss) — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 22:54:04 +0000