Tel Aviv (Monitoring Desk): Israel has announced the establishment of new settlements in the occupied West Bank, drawing reactions from various quarters around the world.
According to Israeli media reports, the cabinet has approved the construction of 34 new settlements in the West Bank, with the decision being made alongside ongoing military operations.
Reports further indicate that there are plans to build a total of 103 new settlements, while the establishment of 69 settlements had already been announced earlier.
Sources say that the decision has even surprised Israeli analysts, who view it as a significant development that could impact the situation in the region.