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Israel’s provocation

Published: September 6 2009 19:24 | Last updated: September 6 2009 19:24

On his recent trip to Europe Benjamin Netanyahu was left in no doubt that governments are united in their demand for a freeze on construction in Jewish settlements built on occupied land.

Within days of his return home, however, Israel’s prime minister let it be known that he would soon approve the construction of hundreds of new homes in the West Bank.

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