Jerusalem: Israel approved nearly 1,800 new settler homes in the occupied West Bank on Thursday, the country’s right-wing defence minister announced, four days ahead of a general election. The ministry said a planning committee "approved the construction of 1,800 housing units, according to the proposal of the Minister of Defence Naftali Bennett”. (AFP)
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Days before poll, Israel approves nearly 1,800 new settler homes: Ministry
Feb 28, 2020