Israel Announces Plans for 3,300 New Settlement Homes in West Bank

The decision comes in response to a recent Palestinian shooting attack, escalating tensions amid Israel's ongoing war with Hamas.

Israel plans to build over 3,300 new homes in the West Bank in reaction to a fatal Palestinian shooting.
The move has drawn criticism from the Biden administration, highlighting its inconsistency with international law.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich emphasizes the construction as both a security and settlement response.
Violence in the West Bank has surged since a Hamas attack in October, with 401 Palestinians killed by Israeli fire since.
The expansion of settlements is seen by critics as detrimental to peace efforts and security for Israel.