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Israeli settlement activity in Palestine up 70% in 2019

Sentinel Digital Desk

Ramallah: The Israeli settlement activity in the occupied Palestinian territories increased by 70 per cent in 2019, according to a report issued here. Israel announced tenders to build around 10,000 new settlement units in 2019, compared to 6,800 in 2018, Xinhua news agency reported citing the Palestine Liberation Organization report as saying on Saturday. (IANS)