First Passport Services for Settlers in Occupied Territory

U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem starts passport services in Efrat on February 27, 2026.
Services aim to reach all American citizens in the West Bank, including dual nationals.
West Bank hosts over 500,000 Israeli settlers and 3 million Palestinians.
Israeli cabinet approved measures to tighten West Bank control.
Palestinians call measures 'de facto annexation'.
Reuters reported announcement on February 25, 2026.

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