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Israel increasing settlement activities in first half of 2015

Thursday, 10 September 2015 10:30 PM [ Last Update: Friday, 11 September 2015 2:25 AM ]

Israeli soldiers holds their weapons during clashes with Palestinian protesters on July 31, 2015 nearby the Jalazoun Palestinian refugee camp and the Jewish settlement of Beit El, north of Ramallah in the occupied West Bank, after a demonstration in reaction to the death of a Palestinian toddler who was burned in an arson attack by suspected Jewish settlers on two homes in the West Bank. AFP PHOTO / ABBAS MOMANI

Mona Kandil
Press TV, Ramallah

Tel Aviv has been under international criticism for its settlement activities on occupied Palestinian lands. Figures show settlement construction increased significantly in the first half of 2015. Palestinians say Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has given a green light to Israeli settlers to press ahead with settlement constructions. Press TV’s Mona Kandil has the details in this report.

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