"Israel's West Bank Settlement Expansion Sparks Fears of Further Dividing Jerusalem. A new settlement tender in the West Bank has sparked widespread condemnation from Palestinian officials, who claim the move is a deliberate attempt by Israel to sever Palestinian ties to Jerusalem. The tender, which has been announced for a site near the city of Ariel, is seen as the latest step in Israel's long-standing efforts to expand its settlements in the occupied territories. Critics warn that the move will further erode the fragile connection between Palestinians in the West Bank and the holy city of Jerusalem, which is a core issue in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict."
New settlement tender in West Bank deepens Israeli efforts to sever Palestinian ties to Jerusalem, officials warn.
