The announcement drew swift praise from Israelis and condemnation from Palestinians, European officials and rights groups who say the stance could hinder peace efforts
The U.S. no longer will consider Israeli settlements to be illegal under international law, officials said Monday, in a move that formalizes the Trump administration’s treatment of the West Bank and shifts decades of U.S. policy.
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced the new policy at the State Department, drawing swift praise from Israelis and condemnation from Palestinians, European officials and rights groups who say the stance could hinder peace efforts.
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