{
  "id": 3172221,
  "title": "Singapore urges Israel to halt West Bank settlement expansion, says it violates international law",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/singapore-urges-israel-to-halt-west-bank-settlement-expansion-says-it",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-25T02:32:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/singapore/2026/08/25/singapore-urges-israel-to-halt-west-bank-settlement-expansion-says-it-violates-international-law/232554"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Singapore has called on the Israeli government to cease its plans to expand settlements in the West Bank, asserting that such actions contravene international law. In a statement, Singapore’s Foreign Ministry highlighted that the proposed construction of residential settlements in the East 1 (E1) area would exacerbate the fragmentation of the West Bank and diminish the chances of a viable two-state solution. The ministry also expressed deep concern over the surge in settler violence targeting Palestinian civilians in the West Bank. A spokesperson for the ministry implored the Israeli government to take decisive steps to prevent such violence and to ensure that those responsible are held accountable. The ministry reiterated that a negotiated two-state solution, in line with pertinent United Nations Security Council resolutions, remains the sole viable path to a comprehensive, just, and enduring peace. Reports indicated that the Israeli government had issued a tender on August 18 for the construction of over 1,200 housing units as part of a project to enlarge settlements in the East 1 area.",
  "summary": "SINGAPORE, Aug 25 — Singapore is urging the Israeli government to halt its settlement expansion plans in the...",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}