"US Secretary of State Condemns Israeli Settlements in West Bank as Illegal"

The Biden administration criticized Israel's expansion of settlements in the occupied West Bank, stating that it is inconsistent with international law and counterproductive to achieving lasting peace. This marks a return to the long-standing U.S. policy on the issue, which was reversed by the Trump administration. The move comes after Israel announced plans for new housing in the West Bank, drawing condemnation from Palestinians and the international community. The U.S. has imposed sanctions on Israeli individuals involved in settler violence and reaffirmed its commitment to a two-state solution, opposing any Israeli reoccupation of Gaza.