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Israel's accelerating de facto annexation of the West Bank has dangerous implications
Chatham House (expert comment), 17 April 2026
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On Israel gives final approval to the E1 settlement plan
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On Israel's security cabinet extends ministries' authority into the West Bank
Chatham House reports that in February 2026 the security cabinet approved measures extending Israeli ministries' authority into the West Bank, measures it says were widely condemned as a breach of international law.
widely condemned as in breach of international law
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On Israel's security cabinet extends ministries' authority into the West Bank
CountsChatham House reports a record 54 new settlements officially approved in 2025.
54 settlements counted as: New settlements officially approved in 2025, per Chatham House
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On Israel's security cabinet extends ministries' authority into the West Bank
Chatham House says West Bank land is being registered as state property, with Palestinians in Area C required to prove ownership under conditions critics call nearly impossible to meet.
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