Israeli settlement: Quick Facts

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A large tower crane stands over multiple apartment buildings under construction in the Gilo settlement, with hills and greenery of Beit Jala visible in the background.

The Israeli settlement of Gilo with clusters of white houses and red roofs sits on a hilltop, separated from the foreground by the tall concrete panels of the West Bank barrier.

Thematic map showing Israeli and Palestinian settlements in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, with areas shaded to indicate Palestinian autonomous areas under varying degrees of control and Israeli-controlled areas. Purple dots and squares mark Israeli settlements and settlement outposts, while major Palestinian cities and the planned West Bank security fence and concrete wall are also indicated. Insets provide a regional locator and close-up of the Gaza Strip.

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