Israel Plans WB Settlement Extension

World | August 3, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00
Israel Plans WB Settlement Extension Israel has approved the expansion of an illegal settlement on occupied Palestinian land in the West Bank, contrary to an agreement with Washington. Photo by al-Jazeera.

Israel has approved the enlargement of a settlement on occupied Palestinian land in the West Bank, despite an agreement with Washington against it. Political sources in Tel Aviv confirmed on Monday that 600 new housing units will be added to Maale Adumim, a suburban-style settlement housing 30,000 colonists. Political sources said the 600 new homes would extend the settlement eastwards, which could rupture direct trade and transport routes between the northern and southern West Bank.

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