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Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert described new measures easing settlement expansion in the West Bank as resembling ethnic cleansing of Palestinians. Nations and organizations condemned the steps as violations of international law and deepening annexation. Palestine submitted an urgent request for an extraordinary Arab League session.
Israel’s security cabinet approved decisions to accelerate settlement expansion in the West Bank, including easing land purchases, increasing demolition powers, and transferring planning authority from Palestinians to Israeli control. Palestinian and international actors condemned the steps as a dangerous escalation and practical annexation.
Private text messages revealed that UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting described Israel’s actions in Gaza in 2025 as war crimes and ethnic cleansing, advocating for sanctions. The messages were shared to clarify his ties to Peter Mandelson amid the Labour leadership’s retreat from statements on international law.
Thousands protested in Melbourne against Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit to Australia, chanting pro-Palestinian slogans. The visit, covering Sydney, Melbourne, and Canberra, faced criticism from human rights groups and politicians, accusing Herzog of inciting genocide in Gaza.
Israel’s security cabinet approved measures to accelerate settlement expansion and deepen de facto annexation in the West Bank. The steps include enabling land sales to settlers, transferring planning powers from Palestinian authorities, and lifting land registry confidentiality. Palestine and several countries condemned the move as a serious escalation and violation of international law.
Israel’s security cabinet approved measures to expand settlements and increase control over the occupied West Bank, seen as an attempt to erase the idea of a Palestinian state. The Palestinian Authority called for an urgent Arab League meeting, while several countries condemned the move. Peace Now warned of de facto annexation undermining the Palestinian Authority.
