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.
Yes, this 100%. And you can tell the difference when some of them (for example, the “Muslims for Trump” woman) have walked it back and admitted they were wrong as soon as they started seeing Trump’s cabinet picks. They’re the ones who actually care about people, and aren’t just trying to make themselves feel ok.