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Israel approves 34 new West Bank settlements
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Israel approves 34 new West Bank settlements

Israel has approved 34 new settlements in the occupied West Bank, drawing alarm from Palestinians who fear accelerating displacement from their land. The move comes as Israeli strikes have also killed at least 18 people across southern Lebanon, with Lebanon's Health Ministry reporting more than 2,000 deaths since March 2.

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Palestinians appalled as Israel approves settlements in occupied West Bank

Palestinians appalled as Israel approves settlements in occupied West Bank

Al Jazeera · Apr 12

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