The annexation of the Jordan Valley and the construction of two new settlements in Hebron and East Jerusalem are on the Israeli agenda for the near future. Explicit American support provides the Israeli government with the confidence in order to keep, consolidate, and fortify its occupation policies.
The recent statements made by US president Donald Trump's administration about the legalization of settlements around the West Bank, indicate a radical change on the Palestinian map. Following that announcement, Israeli confidence grew stronger and settler violence increased. This has also emboldened Benjamín Netanyahu, who announced the annexation of the Jordan Valley as well as the construction of two new settlements in Hebron and East Jerusalem.
Israeli settlements are considered illegal under International Law. However, since 1967 and after The Six-Day War, around 250 settlements accommodating approximately 600.000 inhabitants have been built across the West Bank, including East Jerusalem.
