The UN Human Rights Office reports that Israel is intensifying efforts to solidify its illegal annexation of the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem. These actions involve seizing Palestinian land, replacing communities with settlers, and demolishing homes—violating international law. The International Court of Justice previously deemed Israel’s presence in these territories illegal and called for the evacuation of all settlements. The UN highlighted mass demolitions in East Jerusalem and Hebron, including, for the first time, a nature reserve in Area B under Palestinian Authority control. Discriminatory zoning laws make it nearly impossible for Palestinians to obtain construction permits.