Settlements
UK expands sanction powers, enabling action against companies supporting West Bank settlements
The measures took effect four days before the deadline for submitting bids for construction in the E1 area between Jerusalem and Ma'aleh Adumim, amid a diplomatic dispute between Israel and Britain.
IDF blocks roads leading to Gaza border after Nahala settlers attempt to build outpost overnight
US bill targeting Israeli settlements in West Bank, Gaza gains 53 co-sponsors
The settlement revolution: How Bezalel Smotrich changed Israel's map for the better - opinion
EU reiterates its call on Israel to refrain from more expansion of settlements
Earlier this week, Israel's security cabinet approved a plan with a budget of 1.3 billion shekels ($427.8 million) for establishing 34 new settlements in the West Bank
UK working on plan to ban all trade with Israeli settlements, minister says
The news came as the EU also tried to ban trade with Israeli settlements.
British lawmakers press government for immediate ban on Israeli West Bank settlement imports
“If settlements are illegal, why have we not made an outright ban on trade? What exactly is it that we’re waiting for?” said Abtisam Mohamed, a Labour politician.
Israel unveils NIS 1.3 million budget for 34 new West Bank settlements in 'historic' move
The new plan will bring the total number of West Bank settlements established under the current government to 103.
European Union weighs trade ban, steep tariffs on Israeli West Bank settlement goods
The discussion will be based on a confidential paper by the European Commission that floats three different options - an import licensing system, prohibitive tariffs, or a ban.
West Bank settlement of Givat Ze'ev officially declared an Israeli city
The status upgrade aims to align the municipal framework with planned development, scaling, and residential services.
Netanyahu denies settler community behind Khanna West Bank incident
Netanyahu says he 'doesn't want vigilantes in West Bank,' after Rep. Khanna incident with settlers
Smotrich deserves 'at least 15 seats' for West Bank actions, former justice minister claims
Ramon made the comments on the Gatekeeper podcast with journalist Nissim Sofer during a discussion about the political system and the electoral landscape.
Israel to approve West Bank settlement road budget worth over NIS 1 billion
The plan will include the construction of new roads and improvements to existing ones, the ministry stated, adding that any new settlements approved in the future will be included in the plan.
Grapevine, July 10, 2026: Mixed Irish feelings
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
