Israel approves plan to establish 13 new settlements in occupied West Bank
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Israel has approved a plan to establish 13 new settlements in the occupied West Bank, raising concerns among Palestinian officials about further isolation of East Jerusalem. The move is expected to escalate tensions in the region.
Palestinian officials warn against the implications of the plan, saying it would further isolate East Jerusalem.
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