Pakistan, July 16 -- Israel has approved more than $334 million to build and upgrade roads linking settlements in the occupied West Bank. The funding aims to improve transportation infrastructure across the territory. The decision has drawn attention because the settlements are widely considered illegal under international law.

According to Israeli media, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government approved more than one billion shekels for the multi-year project. The plan includes constructing new roads, expanding existing routes, and improving connections between dozens of settlements. Additional security measures are also part of the initiative.

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