Global News Podcast Israel announces major expansion of settlements in occupied West Bank
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May 29, 2025 
Yolande Nell, a seasoned correspondent in Jerusalem, and Simon Jack, a sharp business editor, dive into Israel's controversial announcement of 22 new settlements in the occupied West Bank—the largest expansion in decades. They unpack the political motivations behind this move and its implications for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The conversation also touches on the grim humanitarian crisis in Gaza, alongside the ripple effects of a US court's ruling against Trump’s tariffs, which has stirred global financial markets.
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Settlements Fragment Palestinian State
- The new Israeli settlements aim to fragment the West Bank, making a contiguous Palestinian state impossible.
- Surrounding Palestinian villages with settlements isolates them, undermining state viability.
Weak Palestinian Authority & Limited Pressure
- The Palestinian Authority is weakened and unable to stop Israeli settlement expansion.
- The international community exerts little pressure on Israel to honor past agreements.
Desperate Aid Break-ins in Gaza
- People in Gaza broke into aid warehouses out of desperation to get food supplies.
- Children wished for bread and even to be with their mother in paradise, reflecting dire conditions.