Israel approves 1000 new settlements
The Israeli Government has approved up to 1000 new settlements three days before peace talks with the Palestinians resume in Jerusalem.
Report: Israel approves 1000 new settlements
The Israeli housing minister has cleared the way for building more than 1,000 new settlement homes, the Associated Press reports.
The news comes mediators for Israel and Palestine agree to further meetings in Washington to try and resolve their conflict.
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How far is President Obama prepared to go for peace?
So far President Obama has watched from the sidelines. Is he ready to engage; to use his own authority, even if that risks failure?
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Israel and Palestine agree to direct peace negotiations
For the first time in three years, both sides have agreed to sit down to discuss resuming peace negotiations, John Kerry said.