Israel doubled its apartment-building in settlements in the West Bank and Gaza Strip during the first quarter of 1998, according to the Central Bureau of Statistics. Israel built 730 apartment units, as opposed to 310 units built during the same period last year, the bureau said. Israeli officials said the construction reflected natural growth in already-existing settlements. The Peace Now organization said the building activity proves that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was not interested in peace with the Palestinians.
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