Netanyahu's Bold Move: Settlement Expansion in West Bank

In a significant political development, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has signed an agreement to progress with a controversial settlement expansion plan.

This plan is set to cut through territories that are sought by the Palestinians for establishing a state, drawing international attention and concern.

Netanyahu, during his visit to the Maale Adumim settlement in the West Bank, declared emphatically that there will not be a Palestinian state, reinforcing the contentious stance as thousands of new housing units are planned.

(With inputs from agencies.)