Israel Advances Plan for 627 Settler Units in Occupied West Bank Israel has advanced plans to build 627 new settler units in the occupied West Bank, sparking widespread condemnation from international leaders and human rights organizations.
The move is the latest salvo in a broader campaign to erode Palestinian ties to Jerusalem. The timing of this development is telling.
Israel's expansion into the West Bank has accelerated in recent months, with 12 new settlement tenders issued since January 2026 alone.