The Latest Breaking News from the West Bank

Israel has reportedly approved its largest seizure of land in the occupied West Bank in over three decades, according to a report released on July 3 by Israeli anti-settlement watchdog, Peace Now. The seizure involves more than 12 sq km of land in a key corridor bordering Jordan.

Israel has illegally seized more land this year than over the past 20 years combined.

The country already has support from a number of its opponents

‘A token recognition of statehood, such as the watered-down version recommended by Labor, would only help to hammer in the final nail in the coffin of Palestine.’

Israel's recent land seizure in the West Bank sparks criticism and complicates peace efforts, with plans for new housing units in Israeli settlements.

Peace Now says approval of more than 12 sq km is biggest since peace process began in 1993

U.N. spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric called the most recent land grab “a step in the wrong direction"

AN anti-settlement watchdog says Israel has approved the largest seizure of land in the occupied West Bank in more than three decades...

An anti-settlement watchdog says Israel has approved the largest seizure of land in the occupied West Bank in over three decades