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Israel’s defence and finance ministers announced plans for three illegal settlements in Gaza and more than $400m (€349m) in funding to expand construction in the occupied West Bank. The move came as Israel’s military commander for the region celebrated violent outposts as his “security partners”. With national elections scheduled for October27th, Binyamin Netanyahu’s far-right coalition is racing to expand control of land in occupied Palestine and drive out Palestinians before its mandate expires. The defence minister, Israel Katz, said he intended to set up three “Nahal” outposts in northern Gaza, a type of military community that for decades has paved the way for Israeli civilian settlements. The finance minister, Bezalel Smotrich, announced funding for dozens of new Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. The cabinet allocated the money last month but kept the decision secret because of expected US opposition, Israeli media reported. Maj Gen Avi Bluth, who commands Israeli forces in the West Bank, told residents of extremist outposts that he “appreciates their work” and considered them to be partners in security with the military. Bluth, who grew up in a West Bank settlement, spoke on Wednesday at a meeting of the euphemistically named Farms Association, which represents...

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