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Summary

Israeli settlers in the West Bank, emboldened by Trump’s return and a far-right Israeli government, are pushing for formal sovereignty over the territory.

Settlement activity has surged to record levels under Prime Minister Netanyahu, with nearly 6,000 acres designated as state land in 2024 and dozens of new outposts established.

While settlers see this as fulfilling Biblical claims, Palestinians view it as erasing hopes for a future state.

Critics warn annexation could jeopardize regional stability and U.S.-brokered normalization efforts, such as those with Saudi Arabia.

  • MonkeMischief@lemmy.todayEnglish
    2·
    5 hours ago

    Oh you’re religious. Nevermind.

    Man, you were on a good logical counterpoint streak until you seemed to feel the burning desire to jab an ad-hominem in there.

    Otherwise all good points.

    Please remember the human being behind the post. <3

    • MutilationWave@lemmy.worldEnglish
      1·
      4 hours ago

      I shouldn’t have said that. You’re right. It just boiled me when I got to the point where they’re thinking these evil people are going to hell. Believing in afterlife punishment or reward causes people to ignore the reality of life. I feel the same about the ridiculous concept of karma.

      I didn’t downvote you, that was someone else.