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Israel Announces New Settlements in Gaza and West Bank, Violating Ceasefire Terms
Jul 18, 2026 01:00 AM CT
Gaza Strip, Palestine
settlements,ceasefire violation,gaza,west bank,escalation
Summary
Israeli Defence and Finance Ministers have announced plans for three new settlements in Gaza and allocated $400m for expansion, explicitly violating the Trump-brokered ceasefire agreement. This political move signals a hardening of Israel's post-conflict stance and undermines diplomatic efforts to stabilize the region, potentially reigniting hostilities.
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Defence minister seeks three ‘Naha’ outposts in Gaza as top commander says Israel now controls 65% of the strip, violating Trump ceasefire deal Israel’s defence and finance ministers announced plans for three illegal settlements in Gaza and more than $400m (£300m) in funding to expand constructio...
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Announced plans for new illegal settlements in Gaza and West Bank, citing control of 65% of the strip and violating ceasefire terms.