Watch how Israeli settlements continue to spread into Palestinian territory despite international opposition. Full documentary here: http://bit.ly/1jzYq4x Follow Al Jazeera World for more. | Al Jazeera English

Israeli settlements explained by Al Jazeera Plus: how Israel's policies directly encourage the flourishing of settlements in the occupied West Bank, and what that means for Israelis and Palestinians in daily life and in negotiations. | Jewish Voice for Peace

“I consider the land to be my blood, my soul and everything in my life." Israeli settlers are establishing a new, illegal outpost in a UNESCO-protected area on a hillside adjacent to a Palestinian landowner's olive groves in Battir. Israeli construction in the West Bank has increased since the war began in the Gaza Strip, even though all settlements in the territory are considered illegal under international law. | Middle East Eye