Celebrations erupted at the newly recognized Yatziv settlement in the West Bank, marking a significant victory for Israel's settler movement after two decades of effort. Under the leadership of Bezalel Smotrich, Israeli settlement policy has accelerated, with rapid construction and expansion that has further diminished prospects for a Palestinian state. The transformation of Yatziv from an unauthorized outpost to an official settlement occurred in just one month, fueled by political shifts and recent violence in the area. While settlers see this as a long-awaited achievement, Palestinians in Beit Sahour, who claim ancestral ownership of the land, express deep concern over ongoing land loss and the impact on their community.