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Biden Administration Declares Israeli Settlements Illegal, Reversing Previous US Policy

The move, marking a significant shift from the Trump-era stance, has sparked criticism and concern over its impact on peace efforts.

Overview

  • The Biden administration has declared Israeli settlements in the West Bank illegal, reversing the Trump-era Pompeo doctrine.
  • US Secretary of State Antony Blinken emphasized that new settlements are counterproductive to peace and inconsistent with international law.
  • Israel announced plans to advance 3,000 new homes in the West Bank following a recent terror attack.
  • Critics, including former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and US Senator Tom Cotton, accuse Biden of reversing the policy for political reasons.
  • The international community, including the EU, has expressed opposition to Israel's settlement expansion.