Ramallah: Israeli bulldozers are constructing new roads and infrastructure to facilitate the growth of Jewish settlements in the West Bank.

These developments are restricting Palestinian access to land and movement, effectively fragmenting the territory and making the establishment of a contiguous Palestinian state more challenging.

Villagers like Ashraf Samara from Beit Ur al-Fauqa observe that these construction activities are isolating Palestinian communities, trapping them within their existing areas and limiting their ability to expand or connect with other regions.

Many international observers consider these actions illegal under international law, viewing them as efforts by Israel to entrench control over the West Bank and hinder Palestinian statehood.

Despite growing international recognition of Palestine, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed the idea of Palestinian statehood. His government continues to support rapid settlement expansion, including a significant $2.11 billion road-building initiative since the 2023 Gaza war.