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Israel has approved the construction of 5,700 new settlement homes in the West Bank, marking an annual record. However the decision has drawn global criticism, as settlements in the West Bank are considered illegal under international law. The approval of 5,700 new settlement homes in the West Bank is a significant move by the Israeli government, as it represents the ...

Israeli Defence Minister Benny Gantz and Palestinian President Mahmud Abbas met in the West Bank on Sunday. These were the first official Israeli-Palestinian talks since Prime Minister Naftali Bennett took office in June. Gantz travelled to the West Bank city of Ramallah for security and economic discussions with the 85-year-old Palestinian leader, officials said on Monday. They came hours after ...