France, UK, Germany, Italy Condemn Israeli West Bank Settlement Bids
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France, Britain, Germany, and Italy on Thursday condemned Israel’s decision to open bidding for the construction of more than 1,200 homes in the occupied West Bank. The move follows a settlement expansion plan that the Israeli government approved last year. The four European powers issued a joint statement opposing the development, calling it a threat to peace efforts. No further details were provided.