Israeli Defense ministry has plans for 170 new settler units and another 84 ‘guest rooms’ in the West Bank settlement of Rotem in the Jordan Valley.

Israeli Defense ministry has plans for 170 new settler units and another 84 ‘guest rooms’ in the West Bank settlement of Rotem in the Jordan Valley.

An anti-settlement activist, Hagit Ofran of the Peace Now organization, said on Sunday the settlement itself previously received government approval, but no building plan was set out.

"Last week it was deposited for public review. It is talking about 200 units, 30 of them are already built. In addition, another 84 units are proposed for guest rooms," she said.

"It will be deposited for 60 days for the public to file objections. After all objections are collected and heard, the planning committee will decide whether to approve or refuse the plan. Usually they approve it."

The Zionist government has moved forward aggressively in recent weeks with settlement construction plans in east al-Quds (Jerusalem) and the West Bank, prompting angry condemnation from the Palestinians, and international criticism.

Tel Aviv says settlements are an issue to be discussed during negotiations, but the Palestinians say they will not hold the so-called peace talks while the Zionist entity builds more and more settler units.

The international community considers Israeli settlements built in the West Bank, including east al-Quds, to be illegal under international law.