Israel approves 12,000 new homes in West Bank settlements
The package also includes 8 billion shekel for settlement infrastructure, adding a further obstacle to the Palestinian-Israeli peace process.
Antara News, Republika
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#Bezalel Smotrich
Vance defends Iran deal, rebukes Israeli hard-liners over security
Why it matters: The vice president framed the pact as serving US interests even if parts of Israel's political system oppose it.
Israel transfers control of Hebron's Ibrahimi Mosque from Palestine
The move shifts management of the Hebron holy site to an Israeli committee, drawing Palestinian protests over a possible 1997 Protocol breach.
Israel set to direct $338 million to West Bank settlements
Why it matters: The funding would expand roads, water and sewage links for settlement sites that Palestinians and most countries deem illegal.
The New York Times, The Straits Times
France bars Israel Finance Minister Smotrich from entry
Paris imposed the measure with Britain, Canada, Australia, Norway and New Zealand against those linked to rising settler violence.
Earlier: Ireland bars Ben Gvir and Smotrich from entering countrySeries: Israeli Ministers · EU Sanctions Push · 2 chapters since Jun 55 Western nations sanction networks tied to West Bank settler violence
What's new: France also barred Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, while the group warned Israel could face further action.
BBC News (World), The Straits Times