Concern builds on Jewish plans for housing on West Bank

Kyrgyzstan News.Net
Thursday 24th July, 2008

There is deep concern over Israeli plans to construct a new Jewish settlement in the West Bank.

It has been proposed that 20 homes be built in Maskiot in the Jordan valley.

The Israeli project was originally conceived in 2006, but was scrapped following strong pressure from the United States.

The Israeli defence ministry wants to resurrect the plan and will need the backing of Prime Minister Ehud Olmert.

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has pointed out that the construction or expansion of Jewish settlements is contrary to international law and contravenes agreements made during the Annapolis peace talks.

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