Israel Approves 19 New West Bank Settlements, Minister Says Aim Is To Block Palestinian Statehood
Last Updated:December 21, 2025, 7:48 PM IST US President Donald Trump has warned Israel against any move to annex the West Bank, saying it would come at a heavy diplomatic cost. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (AFP file photo) Israel’s Cabinet has cleared the creation of 19 new settlements in the occupied West Bank, a…