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November 18, 2011       Share:    

Source: http://www.commentarymagazine.com/2011/11/17/settlements-obstacle-to-peace/

If Settlements Are Only 1.1 Percent of West Bank, How Are They an Obstacle to Peace?

(Commentary) Evelyn Gordon - In an interview with the Arabic radio station As-Shams two weeks ago, chief Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat said that, based on an aerial photograph provided by European sources, the settlements cover only 1.1% of the West Bank. If that is so, why are they deemed the main obstacle to peace?

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