Israeli PM Netanyahu's far-right government authorises construction bids for over 1,000 new homes in illegal Jewish settlements in occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem, a watchdog group reports
Palestine slams Israeli decision as a"betrayal" of PM Netanyahu's recent pledges to halt all illegal settlement activities during recent meetings in Jordan and Egypt.
The report comes despite an Israeli pledge to halt illegal settlement construction as part of efforts to curb a deadly wave of violence in the occupied Palestinian territory. Palestine's Foreign Ministry assailed the move as a betrayal of Netanyahu's vow to freeze illegal settlement construction, showing "official disregard for American and international reactions."
Last month, the Israeli government granted approval for over 7,000 new homes in illegal Jewish settlements in the West Bank, including in four unauthorised outposts — despite a UN Security Council statement sharply criticising Israeli settlement expansion and rising opposition from Israel’s allies, including the United States.
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