Settlement Expansion Threatens Palestinian State
Dec 12 security cabinet approved legalizing 8 outposts, including Kadim and Ganim.
ICJ ruled in 2024 that settlement construction violates international law.
Decision risks escalating tensions and undermining Palestinian state prospects.
Over 1,000 Palestinians killed and 2,144 attacks in the West Bank in November.
700,000 settlers in 150 settlements and 200 unauthorized outposts exist.
Palestinian officials called the move a 'dangerous escalation'.
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