Israeli Finance Minister threatens West Bank takeover

Israel plans to build more than 3,000 new homes in the controversial Maale Adumim settlement in the West Bank, a move critics say could block the creation of a Palestinian state. The construction in the E1 area would split the West Bank and isolate East Jerusalem. While previously frozen due to international pressure, the revived plan has sparked strong opposition from Palestinians and global actors, who view it as a threat to peace efforts.