Move announced shortly before US president's inauguration will allow for construction of 2,112 units in West Bank, 460 in East Jerusalem

Defense Ministry panel reportedly set to convene in coming two weeks on building approvals in West Bank, East Jerusalem, in last gasp of Trump administration

1,257 units planned for Givat Hamatos could cut off city from Bethlehem, disrupting contiguity of a Palestinian state; coalition chief says it will connect Jewish neighborhoods

Peace Now condemns attempt to 'squeeze in' housing units in West Bank city ahead of coming US presidential election, though actual construction blocked by court

Germany, France, Britain, Italy and Spain say green-lighting of 5,000 homes is 'counterproductive' and undermines regional peace efforts

Peace Now watchdog says approval makes 2020 a record year for green-lighting of homes, despite international condemnation; many homes okayed outside settlement blocs

Plans for some 2,000 more housing units to be approved Thursday, marking the first construction beyond the Green Line to be okayed since February

Majority of houses to be green-lit through various planning stages are in relatively isolated settlements

11 outposts established; majority of homes go up in national religious communities far beyond Green Line

Rights groups claim discrimination, but online retailer tells Financial Times discrepancy is only due to 'logistical issue'