Spring 2022 Wave of Terror and Israeli Settlement Expansion

In early 2022, Israel experienced a spate of terrorist attacks in various cities, resulting in the deaths of 14 people, including Jewish, Arab, and Christian victims. These attacks led to heightened tensions and multiple counter-terror operations. During this period, Benjamin Netanyahu's incoming far-right coalition government announced its intention to expand Jewish settlements in contentious areas like the Golan Heights, the West Bank, and East Jerusalem, a move that risked straining Israel's relationships with international allies.