Contents

Israeli Settlements in the Occupied Territories: A Guide
Begin and many Israelis, there is no vital distinction between the Jewish settlements before the state was created in 1948 and those Israel has established in violation of international law in the West Bank, Gaza Strip, Golan Heights, and East Jerusalem after the 1967 war. Read more

The Carter Administration View: "Settlements are Inconsistent with International Law"
The following are excerpts from the April 21, 1978 opinion of the Legal Adviser of the Department of State to the Congress on the legal status of Israeli settlements in the occupied territories.
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Short Takes

Settlements and International Law

Settlement Facts