Jewish settlers moved into 11 mobile homes near the West Bank settlement of Eli. The settlers claimed they were creating a new neighborhood of Eli, but Israeli peace activists claimed they were attempting to establish a new settlement. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said he would only expand existing settlements, not authorize new ones.
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