Israel Expanding Control in West Bank
Two Israeli NGOs report a rise in Israeli control over the West Bank. Israel now controls 18% of the occupied areas. This increase happened after the Gaza war.
The report shows a rapid change in the West Bank. Israeli control has grown significantly over three and a half years. This includes building new roads for Israeli settlers. Local Palestinian communities are also being forced to leave. The Palestinian Authority is concerned about this expansion.
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Highlights
Increased Israeli Control
Israel now controls 18% of the West Bank, up from 7% previously.
Rapid Land Seizure
There has been a three-and-a-half-year increase in land seizure.
Settler Road Construction
Israel is building more roads for settlers.
Local Expulsions Documented
The report documents the expulsion of local communities.
Creeping Annexation Warning
Peace NGOs describe this as a creeping annexation process.