Clinton backs Israel on settlements stance
Agreement would allow settlers to finish 3,000 houses plus public buildings
By Ben Lynfield in Jerusalem
The Independent
"Palestinian leaders angrily accused Hillary Clinton of undercutting Middle East peace prospects yesterday after she endorsed Israel's plans to continue expanding West Bank settlements.
The US Secretary of State for the first time voiced support for Israel's argument that since a freeze on settlement construction had not been a precondition for previous peace talks, it should not be one during the negotiations the US is now trying to convene...."
Agreement would allow settlers to finish 3,000 houses plus public buildings
By Ben Lynfield in Jerusalem
The Independent
"Palestinian leaders angrily accused Hillary Clinton of undercutting Middle East peace prospects yesterday after she endorsed Israel's plans to continue expanding West Bank settlements.
The US Secretary of State for the first time voiced support for Israel's argument that since a freeze on settlement construction had not been a precondition for previous peace talks, it should not be one during the negotiations the US is now trying to convene...."
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