Israel issues tender for 700+ settlement units near Bethlehem; 28 tenders in 2026

Israeli authorities issued a tender for over 700 settlement units near Bethlehem, part of a broader wave of 28 tenders since the start of 2026 covering 7,815 units across the West Bank and East Jerusalem, per Palestinian commission. This continues an established pattern of settlement expansion, but the scale and pace signal sustained pressure on the two-state framework. The move is likely to draw international condemnation and could affect regional diplomatic dynamics.

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