Israel to build 800 housing units in West Bank settlements

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced that he plans to build an additional 800 housing units for settlers in the West Bank. The units will be build within existing settlements. The move will be subject to review by several government bodies, which will take time. The move has angered centre and left-wing groups in Israel. President-elect Biden has not yet responded.

Israel to build 800 housing units in West Bank settlements

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