The settlement movement began long before any authorization by the Israeli Government as Jews went on their own and reclaimed Jewish owned land illegally stolen in 1948 by Jordan. Settlements date from 1967-1973. The Israeli Government authorized nothing until 1974. So to oppose Jewish settlements is actually simply anti-Semitism - saying that Jews should not be allowed to live on land they own and that the mere presence of Jews is a problem for Arabs. If Israel would claim that all Arabs must leave Israel because they are a provocation, the world would scream, but it seems OK to demand that Arab areas be free of Jews.