His office stated the move would “bury the idea of a Palestinian state,“ escalating tensions in the region.
Palestinians and international powers warn the project would effectively split the West Bank, undermining a two-state solution.
Smotrich’s declining popularity contrasts with his aggressive push for settlement expansion, despite global opposition.
The project still requires approval from Israel’s High Planning Council before construction can begin.
Britain, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand previously sanctioned Smotrich over his pro-settlement policies.
Rights groups report a surge in settler violence and settlement expansion during Israel’s ongoing war in Gaza. - Reuters
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