Foreign Affairs

Israel’s West Bank Expansion Exposes the Flaws of Global Hypocrisy and Risks American Interests

By Economics Desk | August 14, 2025

Israel’s decisive approval of new West Bank settlements reveals the failure of international actors to respect national sovereignty, while exposing risks to American strategic interests in a volatile region.

Israel’s recent approval to expand settlements in the West Bank is not just another headline in the thorny Middle East saga; it is a vivid demonstration of how globalist pressures undermine national sovereignty—an issue with direct consequences for America’s security and strategic posture. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, known for his far-right stance and unwavering support for Israel’s territorial claims, announced the green light for building in E1, a contested corridor east of Jerusalem that has been frozen for over two decades thanks largely to international interference. His declaration dismissing the emerging wave of Palestinian state recognitions from countries like Australia,...

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