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

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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

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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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Remarks at a Fourth Committee General Debate on “Israeli Practices and Settlement Activities Affecting the Rights of the Palestinian People

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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legal and contextual overview of Israeli settlements

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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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