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‘The UN has voiced strong concerns after Israeli lawmakers gave the green light to a bill which would legalize West Bank settlements. While Washington voiced ‘deep concern’ over the move, Palestinians called on the US to recognize the state of Palestine.
On Monday in a preliminary reading, the Israeli parliament (Knesset) voted 60-49, to pass a revised version of the Regulation Bill. The bill aims to legalize 55 settlements situated on privately-owned Palestinian land, according to Peace Now.
While the draft specifies that landowners are to be offered compensation, the passage of the bill was condemned at home and abroad.’