Israel’s Record Expansion of Settlements Threatens Regional Stability and America’s Interests

Israel’s recent announcement of over 5,000 new housing tenders for settlements in the West Bank marks a troubling escalation that cannot be viewed in isolation from its impact on American national security and Middle East stability. The "record historic" tally of 5,667 proposed homes for 2025, revealed by monitoring group Peace Now, is more than just a statistic—it signals a deliberate policy choice with far-reaching consequences. How Does Expanding Illegal Settlements Serve America’s Interests? The planned expansion in areas like Geva Binyamin near Ramallah threatens to deepen divisions and fuel unrest in a volatile region where peace has long been...