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November 13, 2012

Israeli Group Warns of Major Settlement Expansion in West Bank 
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Amidst fears of violence escalating in Gaza, the Israeli group Peace Now
is warning of a major Israeli settlement expansion in the West Bank.
According to Peace Now, the settlement of Itamar will be expanded
fivefold to 675 homes. The news comes one week after Israel announced
the construction of more than 1,200 new settler homes in East Jerusalem.
As Israel continues to build settlements, the United States is
intensifying efforts to stop a Palestinian effort for "non-member state"
recognition at the United Nations. The White House says President Obama
called Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas on Sunday in a bid to
convince Abbas to delay the move.

 

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