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US ‘strongly opposes’ Israel’s plan to expand settlements, but Biden’s visit still scheduled

Settlements prompted a serious crisis in U.S.-Israel relations during Biden’s 2010 visit as vice president.

By Ron Kampeas May 6, 2022 3:03 pm

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UN claims settlement expansion setting the stage for annexation of West Bank

The expansion plan has also drawn criticism from the European Union and Great Britain.

August 7, 2019 10:18 am

Trump reportedly asked Netanyahu if he genuinely wants peace

The question came in the middle of a longer phone conversation last year that was “mostly friendly and complimentary," according to Axios.

April 23, 2018 2:11 am

Israel advances plans for more West Bank housing, roiling EU

October 18, 2017 4:30 pm

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Netanyahu decries Palestinian unity bid, promises thousands of settlement homes

October 3, 2017 9:04 am

Netanyahu postpones settlement committee meeting at US request

September 25, 2017 1:13 pm

Israel reportedly postpones meeting to approve new settlement building until after Trump visit

May 11, 2017 11:29 am

Netanyahu reiterates vow on new settlement for Amona evacuees ahead of 2nd Greenblatt meeting

March 16, 2017 8:13 am

Israel’s defense minister urges deal with Trump to expand settlement blocs

November 16, 2016 5:33 pm

Netanyahu reportedly tells Kerry settler relocation plan is last resort

October 9, 2016 1:04 pm

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