On April 27, 2026, Israeli authorities moved forward with plans to approve 643 new settlement housing units in the occupied West Bank, including the revival of the Sa-Nur settlement, according to Israeli media reports.
The proposal includes construction across multiple settlements and marks a significant step toward re-establishing Sa-Nur, which was dismantled in 2005 during Israel’s disengagement from parts of the West Bank and Gaza. The move has drawn criticism from Palestinian officials, who say it further undermines the prospects of a future Palestinian state.
Settlement expansion in the West Bank is widely considered illegal under international law, a position Israel disputes. The latest plans come amid ongoing tensions in the region and continued international calls to halt settlement activity. Analysts say the revival of Sa-Nur could carry symbolic and political weight, signaling a potential shift toward re-expanding previously evacuated settlements.
