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Israel Approves Connecting Illegal Outposts to Utilities Without Permits
The Israeli military has amended building laws in the West Bank to allow unlicensed settlement outposts to connect to water and electricity before their plans are approved. The amendment, effective September 23, 2026, exempts buildings erected before February 12, 2023, for a renewable three-year period.
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- 01Israel's military amended West Bank building laws to connect unlicensed settlement outposts to utilities.
- 02The amendment allows connections before legalization plans are approved, effective September 23, 2026.
- 03Buildings erected before February 12, 2023, are eligible for a renewable three-year exemption.
- 04The association "Bimkom" stated the move deepens discrimination against Palestinians.
- 05Palestinians face permit denials and demolition threats while outposts receive preferential treatment.
The association "Bimkom" criticized the move, stating it deepens discrimination against Palestinians, who face systematic denial of permits and demolition threats while outposts receive preferential treatment.
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