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  19. But this is interesting. Israel has indeed occupied the West Bank and Gaza Strip since the 1967 Six-Day War, establishing settlements that are widely considered illegal under international law. Here are the key points regarding this issue: ## Occupation and Settlement History Israel began establishing settlements in the occupied territories shortly after the 1967 war[1]. By 1979, Israel had established 133 settlements in the occupied territories, including 79 in the West Bank[7]. The number of settlements and settlers has grown significantly over the decades: - By 1993, there were over 280,000 settlers (130,000 excluding East Jerusalem)[1]. - As of 2019, the number of settlers reached nearly 630,000 (413,000 excluding East Jerusalem)[1]. ## Legal Status and International Perspective The international community largely considers these settlements illegal under international law: - They violate the Fourth Geneva Convention, which prohibits an occupying power from transferring its civilian population into occupied territory[7]. - The United Nations has repeatedly declared the settlements illegal and called on Israel to dismantle them[7]. - Most countries view the settlements as a major obstacle to achieving a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict[1]. ## Impact on Palestinians The settlement policy has had significant negative impacts on the Palestinian population: - It has led to the displacement of many Palestinians and the confiscation of their land and resources[3]. - Settlements disrupt Palestinian daily life, restricting movement and access to resources[3]. - There has been a rise in settler violence against Palestinians, particularly after October 7, 2024[5]. ## Recent Developments Despite international criticism, settlement expansion has continued and even accelerated in recent years: - In 2023, Israel advanced plans for 30,682 new housing units in settlements, the highest number since 2012[5]. - Since October 2024, there has been a surge in land seizures and settlement expansion in the West Bank, taking advantage of reduced international focus during the Gaza conflict[4][6]. ## Gaza Disengagement It's important to note that in 2005, Israel unilaterally dismantled all 21 settlements in the Gaza Strip and evacuated the settlers[2]. However, the international community still considers Gaza occupied due to Israel's control over its borders, airspace, and sea access. The ongoing expansion of settlements, particularly in the West Bank, remains a contentious issue in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and a significant challenge to peace negotiations. Citations: [1] https://www.britannica.com/place/Israeli-settlement [2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israeli_disengagement_from_the_Gaza_Strip [3] https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/campaigns/2017/06/israel-occupation-50-years-of-dispossession/ [4] https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2024/7/19/how-israeli-settlements-are-taking-over-the-west-bank-as-gaza-war-rages [5] https://www.eeas.europa.eu/delegations/palestine-occupied-palestinian-territory-west-bank-and-gaza-strip/2023-report-israeli-settlements-occupied-west-bank-including-east-jerusalem-january-december-2023_en?s=206 [6] https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c624qr3mqrzo [7] https://www.un.org/unispal/document/auto-insert-205221/ [8] https://btselem.org/publications/summaries/200205_land_grab
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