Israel Doubled the construction work in West Bank in the previous year
- Data released by Israeli government showed that, it has almost doubled the construction of settlements in West bank in the year 2013.
- Increase of settlements in West Bank was opposed by both Palestine and US
- West Bank has been a controversial area as it is claimed by both Palestine and Israel and settlement in a disputed area is a violation of International law.
- Earlier in 2010 peace talks between Palestine and Israel were called off as Israel went on to increase settlements.
Exams Perspective:
- Israel v/s Palestine dispute
- West Bank
- Settlements Blocs