The article discusses Israel's recent approval of 22 illegal settlements in the West Bank amidst growing international condemnation from Western allies regarding its actions in Gaza. This move is seen as a significant challenge to the Oslo Peace Accords, which aimed to facilitate the creation of a Palestinian state, while highlighting Israel's continued expansion of settlements that undermine the possibility of a two-state solution. Analysts suggest that Israel's defiance demonstrates a broader strategy of asserting dominance despite international criticism.
"Israel is all about showing [the world] who calls the shots. They are saying you can condemn us all you want, but in the end, you will bow down to us and not the other way around," said Diana Buttu.
"The Oslo Accords were ostensibly aimed at creating a Palestinian state, including the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, with occupied East Jerusalem as its capital. However, Israel has continued to expand illegal settlements and render the two-state solution impossible," analysts told Al Jazeera.
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