In the wake of Jared Kushner's departure from peace talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel has intensified military operations in Gaza and expanded its illegal settlement project in the West Bank. These actions come despite international condemnation for alleged human rights abuses and few tangible consequences. The resurgence of conflict in Gaza, triggered by kites launched from the enclave, has resulted in numerous civilian casualties, raising concerns about the region's stability. Meanwhile, Israel's plans to construct over a thousand settlement units in East Jerusalem are widely viewed as a major obstacle to the creation of a Palestinian state along 1967 borders, as part of the two-state solution. The international community has responded with condemnation and threats of sanctions, reflecting growing global pressure on Israel to halt its expansionist policies in the occupied territories.