Israel Reestablishes Sanur Settlement in West Bank Two Decades After Evacuation
On April 21, 2026, the Israeli government officially reestablished the Sanur settlement in the occupied West Bank. Sanur was one of four settlements dismantled in 2005 as part of the Gaza Disengagement Law. This move follows a series of legislative changes and executive orders aimed at expanding Israeli presence in northern Samaria. The reestablishment coincides with a period of high regional tension and has drawn condemnation from Palestinian authorities and international human rights organizations.