Israeli Cabinet Approves 19 West Bank Settlements
Israeli cabinet, led by far-right ministers, approved 19 new settlements in the West Bank.
International law and the UN call Israeli settlements illegal, with expansion rates highest since 2017.
Settlements include retroactive legalization of outposts, prompting criticism from foreign governments.
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar denied restrictions on Jewish rights in Israel, while Palestinians called it 'dangerous'.
Peace Now estimates the approvals represent nearly 50% expansion during this government's term.
UN reports 264 settler attacks last month, with plans to rebuild Ganim and Kadim.
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