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"Fuels Violence": 21 Countries Condemn Israel's West Bank Settlement Plan
Britain and France were among 21 countries to sign a joint statement Thursday calling Israel's approval of a major settlement project in the West Bank "unacceptable and a violation of international law".
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Germany Calls On Israel To "Stop Settlement Construction" In West Bank
Germany "strongly" objects to an Israeli plan to build thousands of new homes in the West Bank, calling on the government to "stop settlement construction" in the Palestinian territory.
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Israel Moves Forward With Settlement Plans Despite Criticism From US
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich pledged to continue expanding settlements in the occupied West Bank, defying international pressure on Israel to stop building on land Palestinians see as the core of a future independent state.
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Explained: Israel's 2005 Gaza Disengagement Plan And "Full Siege" Order
In 2005, Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon ordered a full disengagement from Gaza, marking an end to settlements that started after taking control of the region following the six-day war in 1967.
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Israel To Approve "Thousands" Of Building Permits In West Bank
Israel's nationalist-religious government on Sunday tabled plans to approve thousands of building permits in the occupied West Bank, despite US pressure to halt settlement expansion that Washington sees as an obstacle to peace with Palestinians.
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Israel's New Government To Be Sworn In, Plans To Expand Settlements
A hard-right Israeli government that aims to expand Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank and pursue other policies that have stoked criticism at home and abroad was being sworn in on Thursday.
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Despite US Censure, Israel Moves Ahead With West Bank Settlements Plan
Israel moved forward on Wednesday with plans to build some 3,000 homes for Jewish settlers in the occupied West Bank, defying the Biden administration's strongest criticism to date of such projects.
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Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Boycott And Israel's Warning Of "Repercussions"
Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett warned Unilever Plc Chief Executive Officer Alan Jope that Ben & Jerry's plans to halt sales in Jewish West Bank settlements and areas of east Jerusalem will have "serious repercussions, legal and otherwise."
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Benjamin Netanyahu Won't Move 'Even One' Settler For US Peace Plan
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he has told US President Donald Trump that Israel would not remove "even one person" from a settlement as part of a future peace plan.
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White House Accuses Israel Of Betraying Trust
The White House accused Israel of a betrayal of trust Wednesday, in an unusually sharp rebuke over its plans to build hundreds of new settlement homes deep in the West Bank.
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White House Accuses Israel Of Betraying Trust On Plans To Build Settlements
The White House accused Israel of a betrayal of trust Wednesday, in an unusually sharp rebuke over its plans to build hundreds of new settlement homes deep in the West Bank.
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UN Criticizes Israeli Plans To Expand Settlements
UN chief Ban Ki-Moon on Monday denounced Israel's decision to expand the construction of settlements in the West Bank and Jerusalem, his spokesman said.
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United Nations Chief Takes Aim At Israel Over New Settlements
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon yesterday criticized Israel's new plans for Jewish settlements in the West Bank and spoke of growing Palestinian frustration after 50 years of Israeli military rule.
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France Committed to Labelling of Israeli Settlement Products
French Economy Minister Emmanuel Macron said on Sunday that while Paris backs EU plans to label products from Israeli settlements, it opposes any boycott of Israel.
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Israel Approves New Homes in Settlement After Demolishing 2 Buildings
Israel gave final approval on Wednesday for plans to build 300 new homes in a Jewish settlement in the occupied West Bank, announcing the move as it carried out a court demolition order against two vacant apartment blocks in the same enclave.
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"Fuels Violence": 21 Countries Condemn Israel's West Bank Settlement Plan
Britain and France were among 21 countries to sign a joint statement Thursday calling Israel's approval of a major settlement project in the West Bank "unacceptable and a violation of international law".
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Germany Calls On Israel To "Stop Settlement Construction" In West Bank
Germany "strongly" objects to an Israeli plan to build thousands of new homes in the West Bank, calling on the government to "stop settlement construction" in the Palestinian territory.
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Israel Moves Forward With Settlement Plans Despite Criticism From US
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich pledged to continue expanding settlements in the occupied West Bank, defying international pressure on Israel to stop building on land Palestinians see as the core of a future independent state.
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Explained: Israel's 2005 Gaza Disengagement Plan And "Full Siege" Order
In 2005, Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon ordered a full disengagement from Gaza, marking an end to settlements that started after taking control of the region following the six-day war in 1967.
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Israel To Approve "Thousands" Of Building Permits In West Bank
Israel's nationalist-religious government on Sunday tabled plans to approve thousands of building permits in the occupied West Bank, despite US pressure to halt settlement expansion that Washington sees as an obstacle to peace with Palestinians.
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Israel's New Government To Be Sworn In, Plans To Expand Settlements
A hard-right Israeli government that aims to expand Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank and pursue other policies that have stoked criticism at home and abroad was being sworn in on Thursday.
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Despite US Censure, Israel Moves Ahead With West Bank Settlements Plan
Israel moved forward on Wednesday with plans to build some 3,000 homes for Jewish settlers in the occupied West Bank, defying the Biden administration's strongest criticism to date of such projects.
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Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Boycott And Israel's Warning Of "Repercussions"
Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett warned Unilever Plc Chief Executive Officer Alan Jope that Ben & Jerry's plans to halt sales in Jewish West Bank settlements and areas of east Jerusalem will have "serious repercussions, legal and otherwise."
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Benjamin Netanyahu Won't Move 'Even One' Settler For US Peace Plan
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he has told US President Donald Trump that Israel would not remove "even one person" from a settlement as part of a future peace plan.
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White House Accuses Israel Of Betraying Trust
The White House accused Israel of a betrayal of trust Wednesday, in an unusually sharp rebuke over its plans to build hundreds of new settlement homes deep in the West Bank.
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White House Accuses Israel Of Betraying Trust On Plans To Build Settlements
The White House accused Israel of a betrayal of trust Wednesday, in an unusually sharp rebuke over its plans to build hundreds of new settlement homes deep in the West Bank.
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UN Criticizes Israeli Plans To Expand Settlements
UN chief Ban Ki-Moon on Monday denounced Israel's decision to expand the construction of settlements in the West Bank and Jerusalem, his spokesman said.
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United Nations Chief Takes Aim At Israel Over New Settlements
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon yesterday criticized Israel's new plans for Jewish settlements in the West Bank and spoke of growing Palestinian frustration after 50 years of Israeli military rule.
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France Committed to Labelling of Israeli Settlement Products
French Economy Minister Emmanuel Macron said on Sunday that while Paris backs EU plans to label products from Israeli settlements, it opposes any boycott of Israel.
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Israel Approves New Homes in Settlement After Demolishing 2 Buildings
Israel gave final approval on Wednesday for plans to build 300 new homes in a Jewish settlement in the occupied West Bank, announcing the move as it carried out a court demolition order against two vacant apartment blocks in the same enclave.
