Israel tenders for new settlement builders - euronews

Israel has announced plans to build nearly 300 additional homes in Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank. For the Palestinians it has hardened their resolve to seek statehood from the UN.

Tenders have been put out seeking builders to expand two settlements, outside Jerusalem and near Nablus.

Last year Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected US appeals to extend a temporary halt to new building.

Since then Palestinians have refused to hold talks with Israel unless it completely freezes settlement activity.

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