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Al Jazeera English - Middle East - Israeli settlements still expanding

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Israeli settlements still expanding

Israel is continuing to build illegal settlements on Palestinian land, despite a 10-month suspension of new construction announced by the government.

Peace Now, an Israeli non-governmental organisation, says work is taking place at more than 30 settlements in the occupied West Bank.

Nour Odeh reports from Beit Sahour."

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