Israel OKs settlement project that could divide West Bank : NPR | NYGazet

Israel gave final approval for a settlement project in the occupied West Bank that would effectively cut the territory in two, which Palestinians say could dash hopes for a future Palestinian state.

Israel has approved a settlement project that could divide the West Bank toggle caption Nasser Nasser/AP TEL AVIV, Israel — Israel gave final approval Wednesday for a controversial settlement project in the occupied West Bank that would effectively c... [3934 chars]