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Israel plans to increase illegal settlement units on occupied Palestinian land
Thu Aug 8, 2013 8:33AM GMT

The Israeli regime is planning to build new illegal settlement units on Palestinian territory in East al-Quds (Jerusalem), despite widespread criticism, Press TV reports.

Palestinians have slammed the move by Israel to build a new settlement on occupied land in Jabal Mukaber, southeast of al-Quds, calling it a blatant violation of international law.

“This is part of intensifying the settlements in and around Jerusalem. Lately, in the last ten years, they took a decision in order to build settlements in the middle of the Palestinian-populated areas in Jerusalem,” said coordinator of Stop the Wall Campaign Jamal Juma.

Israel’s Housing Minister Uri Ariel and Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat are planning to attend a ceremony to lay the foundation for the illegal settlement units.

“Now we are talking about 11 so-called outposts or settlements inside the Palestinian villages and the Palestinian neighborhoods,” Juma stated.
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