Israel Approves 22 New Illegal Settlements in the Occupied West Bank

Occupied West Bank (Quds News Network)- Israel has approved the construction of 22 new illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank, with the Defense Ministry saying the move was aimed at thwarting the establishment of a Palestinian state.

The Defense Ministry confirmed the approval in a statement on Thursday, calling the security cabinet’s decision “a step that will change the face of the area and shape the future of settlement for years to come.”

“The new settlements are…