Israel approves plans for 3,400 new settler homes

The Israeli government has approved plans for the construction of 3,400 new settler homes in the occupied West Bank, a move that has been strongly condemned by the international community.

The decision to build the new homes comes amidst ongoing tensions in the region, with Palestinians and Israelis clashing over issues such as land rights and access to water resources.

The United Nations has called on Israel to halt the construction of new settler homes, arguing that they are illegal under international law and undermine the prospects for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Despite the condemnation, Israeli officials have defended the decision, arguing that the new homes are necessary to accommodate the growing settler population in the West Bank.