Why is Israel bidding for new illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank?

Why is Israel bidding for new illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank?

August 22, 2026 · 26 min · Episode 1616

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The episode discusses Israel's construction bids for new illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank and its implications for Palestinians and their statehood.

Israel opens construction bids for new illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank. That's despite widespread international condemnation. What's driving this land grab? And what does it mean for the future of Palestinians -- and an independent Palestinian state? In this episode:  Ammar Hijazi - Ambassador and Head of the Palestinian Mission to the Netherlands Alon Pinkas - Former Israeli Ambassador and Consul General in New York Host:  James Bays Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on  X ,  Instagram ,  Facebook , and  YouTube

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