#Israel plans another 261 settler homes, as attackers uproot 600 #west_bank trees
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Israel on Wednesday moved forward with plans for 261 new homes in two illegal settlements located deep in the occupied West Bank, the Peace Now settlement watchdog said. That same day, Israeli settlers uprooted 600 trees belonging to Palestinian farmers in the West Bank, Ma’an news agency reported. The move came a day after Israel announced the construction of 381 settler homes in the West Bank, , prompting Palestinian charges it was more interested in building settlements than reaching a peace agreement. read more