Peace Now uses several measurements of Israeli settlement activity. While construction starts give a snapshot of the current level of Israeli settlement activity, they reflect decisions made years ago. In 2017, plans were advanced to build 6,712 new Israeli settlement homes, roughly 2.5 times the 2016 level. The biggest surge in Israeli settlement activity during the Trump era is in tenders— large projects that are ready to be launched. The Israeli settlement surge has added to the Palestinians’ distrust of the White House.

Source: Egypt Independent January 02, 2019 15:11 UTC