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August 12, 2013

Israel Approves Nearly 1,200 New Settlement Homes; Troops Kill Unarmed Palestinian 
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The Israeli government has approved the construction of nearly 1,200 new
settlement homes on occupied Palestinian land. Sunday's approval of new
homes in the West Bank and East Jerusalem came three days before peace
talks between Israel and the Palestinian Authority are due to resume in
Jerusalem. The last talks in 2010 broke down over the issue of
settlements. Meanwhile on Saturday, Israeli troops fatally shot an
unarmed Palestinian along the border with Gaza. An Israeli army
spokesperson said the man had attempted to cross the border fence
carrying an unknown object. No weapons were found.

 

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