Pompeo: New policy on settlements will help resolve conflict
Secretary of State: Decision on legality of Israeli communities in Judea and Samaria is correct and in the best interests of both sides.
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Arab League to discuss Pompeo announcement
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Anti-Semitic protest at Toronto's York University condemned
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IDF attacks dozens of terror targets in Syria
IDF fighter jets attack dozens of military targets belonging to the Iranian Quds Force and the Syrian army.
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Canada votes in favor of UN resolution condemning Israel
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Holland opposes labeling of 'settlement' products
Dutch Parliament proposes not to label Judea and Samaria products unless the directive is applied to other disputed territories.
France: 'Settlements' are illegal under international laws
France says it "regrets" US policy shift on Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria.
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Iran again breaches nuclear deal
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Biden criticizes Trump on Judea and Samaria
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Egypt, Jordan criticize US policy change on Judea and Samaria
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Warren: 'Settlements' make peace harder to achieve
Democratic presidential candidate criticizes policy reversal on Judea and Samaria.
Sanders: Settlements are illegal, Trump isolating the US
Democratic presidential candidate criticizes Pompeo's declaration on Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria.
EU: Policy on 'settlements' remains unchanged
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Iran blasts Pompeo for backing protesters
Iran’s Foreign Ministry blasts Secretary of State's "meddlesome" remarks on Iran protests.
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