"US and EU Condemn Israeli Settlement Expansion as Illegal"

The US has criticized Israel's plan to build over 3,300 new settlements in the occupied West Bank, calling it "disappointing" and "inconsistent with international law." This marks a reversal of the Trump administration's support for Israeli settlements. The majority of the global community views these settlements as illegal, and Germany has also condemned the plans. The announcement has been met with criticism from Palestinian officials and watchdog groups, while Israeli ministers have called for increased restrictions on Palestinians in response to recent attacks.