Israel approves $434m for 34 new illegal West Bank settlements

Middle East Eye · July 14, 2026 War

Israel approves $434m for 34 new illegal West Bank settlements Israel’s security cabinet has approved a budget of $434m (1. 3b shekels) to build 34 new illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich called the cabinet’s decision on Tuesday historic and a “day of celebration for Israel and settlements”, thanking Netanyahu for his support.