Israel's Security Cabinet approves 13 new settlements in occupied West Bank
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Heba Habib
Summary
Israel's Security Cabinet has approved a plan to establish 13 new settlements in the Binyamin regional area of the occupied West Bank, along Route 60. Palestinian officials warn the move will further fragment the territory and isolate East Jerusalem from surrounding Palestinian communities. The settlements are considered illegal under international law.
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bskyIsrael's Security Cabinet approves 13 new settlements in occupied West Bankaljazeera.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledIsrael's Security Cabinet has approved a plan to establish 13 new settlements in the central occupied West Bank
Palestinian officials say [the plan] will further fragment the territory and isolate East Jerusalem from its surrounding Palestinian communities
The cabinet approved the construction of the illegal settlements on Thursday in the Binyamin regional area, one of the largest settlement blocs in the occupied West Bank
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