Settlement Expansion
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West Bank: Israel okays construction of 829 settler homes
The development of hundreds of settler homes in the West Bank has been approved by a committee of the Israel military, says a settlement watchdog.
Barak links settlement freeze to regional peace drive
Defence Minister Ehud Barak said on Wednesday Israel would consider a limited moratorium on new construction in Jewish settlements.
Israel to build 50 new homes at West Bank settlement
Israel said on Monday it had approved construction of 50 new homes at a West Bank settlement as part of a plan for 1 450 housing units.