Palestinians and Israelis on the right and left all say that the move is a step toward legitimizing the Israeli settlements, which most of the world considers illegal ... .
... on Tuesday that it plans to provide consular services to US citizens inside settlements in the occupied WestBank, marking a first-of-its-kind move.
Jerusalem — The US embassy in Israel has announced its first-ever event offering diplomatic services in a Jewish settlement in the Israeli-occupied WestBank... in the West Bank are an obstacle to peace.
Most of the world considers Israel's WestBank settlements illegal under international law relating to military occupations. Israel disputes that the settlements are illegal, and many on the Israeli right advocate annexing the West Bank.
Most settlements are small towns surrounded by fences and guarded by Israeli soldiers.Israel approves steps making it easier for WestBank settlers to buy land, media says US opposes West Bank ...
Egypt issued an official statement harshly condemning the Israeli government’s decision to resume land registration and settlement procedures in the occupied WestBank for the first time since 1967 ...Israel resumes West Bank settling.