Israel has claimed almost 1,000 acres near Bethlehem, in a move Palestinians say will only increase tension
US urges Israel to reverse appropriation of land for West Bank settlement
The United States has criticized Israel’s announcement of a land appropriation for possible settlement construction in the occupied West Bank as “counterproductive” to peace efforts, and urged the Israeli government to reverse the decision.
Israel laid claim to nearly 1,000 acres (400 hectares) in the Etzion settlement bloc near Bethlehem, a move which an anti-settlement group termed the biggest appropriation in 30 years and a Palestinian official said would cause only more friction after the Gaza war.
US urges Israel to reverse appropriation of land for West Bank settlement | World news | theguardian.com
US urges Israel to reverse appropriation of land for West Bank settlement
The United States has criticized Israel’s announcement of a land appropriation for possible settlement construction in the occupied West Bank as “counterproductive” to peace efforts, and urged the Israeli government to reverse the decision.
Israel laid claim to nearly 1,000 acres (400 hectares) in the Etzion settlement bloc near Bethlehem, a move which an anti-settlement group termed the biggest appropriation in 30 years and a Palestinian official said would cause only more friction after the Gaza war.
US urges Israel to reverse appropriation of land for West Bank settlement | World news | theguardian.com