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Gaza Ceasefire: Israel Expands West Bank Powers Amid Backlash

Israel's security cabinet approved measures on February 8, 2026, to expand control over the occupied West Bank, easing land sales to Jewish settlers and boosting enforcement in Palestinian areas, amid Gaza ceasefire talks. The moves drew global criticism for undermining the Palestinian Authority and two-state prospects, though no direct Trump opposition statements emerged in reports.