Jerusalem: Illegal Israeli settlers on Sunday began establishing a new settlement outpost on Palestinian land in the town of Anata, east of occupied East Jerusalem, according to a local human rights group.

According to Anadolu Agency, the Bedouin rights group Al-Baidar stated that illegal settlers started setting up the outpost near the Bedouin communities of Abu Ghaliya and Al-Ara'ara, east of Anata, by installing temporary structures and laying foundations for makeshift homes.

The organization warned that this development could lead to the displacement of Bedouin communities northeast of Jerusalem. It also raised concerns about restricting Palestinian access to lands and pastures, which are vital for their grazing and agriculture activities.

The move has been described by Al-Baidar as part of a 'systematic policy aimed at imposing control over Palestinian land to expand the colonial presence in the area.'

Data from the Palestinian Authority's Colonization and Wall Resistance Commission indicates that illegal settlers have established 114 outposts since the Gaza war in October 2023.

In a landmark opinion last July, the International Court of Justice declared Israel's occupation of Palestinian territory illegal and called for the evacuation of all settlements in the West Bank and East Jerusalem.