Settlement construction plans in al-Quds violate international law: Hamas
Hamas has strongly criticized the decision by the Israeli regime to approve a plan for a new settlement east of occupied al-Quds, calling the move a dangerous escalation in the settlement and annexation agenda, and another crime added to Israel's already extensive record of international law violations.
The Palestinian resistance movement said in a statement that the settlement plan approved by Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, which comprises thousands of housing units, is part of a deliberate policy designed to Judaize al-Quds, separate it from its Palestinian environment, and transform its character and identity.
The statement emphasized that the plan constitutes a direct attack on the rights of the Palestinian people, their territory, and their sacred sites, while also ignoring the will of the international community and its consistent warnings.
Hamas underlined that ongoing settlement activities act as a catalyst for tension and instability, placing full responsibility on the occupying Israeli regime for the repercussions of these colonial actions on the ground.
The movement urged the international community, the United Nations, and relevant legal and human rights organizations to fulfill their obligations and take immediate action to stop settlement projects and enforce measures to deter Israel.
It also called on the Palestinian people to reinforce their resilience and unity in facing efforts of Judaization and displacement.
After the launch of Israel's genocidal war in Gaza on October 7, 2023, Israeli authorities examined around 355 master plans for the development of 37,415 settlement units across 38,551 dunams (39 square kilometers) of Palestinian land. Among these, approval has been granted for 18,801 units, while the remaining 18,614 are still undergoing review.
Over 700,000 Israeli settlers currently live in more than 230 settlements established following the 1967 occupation of the West Bank and East al-Quds.
The international community views these settlements as a violation of international law and the Geneva Conventions because they are built on occupied Palestinian territories.
The UN General Assembly and the UN Security Council have consistently denounced Israel's settlement activities through various resolutions.
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