The most recent developments in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict involve the Israeli security cabinet's approval of new measures that ease the acquisition of land by Jewish settlers in the occupied West Bank, effectively expanding Israeli control over the territory. According to Al Jazeera, these measures have alarmed Palestinians who view them as a step towards annexation. The international community, including the United States, France, and Switzerland, has expressed strong opposition, with the US reiterating its stance against annexation, stating, 'A stable West Bank keeps Israel secure and is in line with this administration’s goal to achieve peace' (Dawn). The UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned that these actions erode prospects for a two-state solution and violate international law, as reported by Dawn.