The establishment and expansion of Israeli settlements in Palestinian territories represent a complex and contentious issue under international law, characterized by divergent interpretations and stances, including significant opposition from major international entities and ongoing debate over legal, historical, and security considerations.

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Israeli settlements – SecCo debate – Verbatim record

Human Rights Council Hears that the Current Israeli Plan to Double the Settler Population in the Occupied Syrian Golan by 2027 is Unprecedented, and that 700,000 Israeli Settlers Are Living Illegally in the Occupied West Bank

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Under international law, specifically the Fourth Geneva Convention, the legality of Israeli settlements is widely debated, with many international entities viewing them as a violation.

Israeli settlements in Palestinian territories, mainly in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, have been a subject of international debate and legal scrutiny since their inception post-1967

Israeli government positions and policies on settlements have varied over time, with arguments citing historical, religious, and security considerations to justify the establishment and expansion of these settlements.

Several major international diplomatic and legal bodies have over time issued statements and advisory opinions questioning the legality of Israeli settlements in Palestinian territories