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Israel opens up tenders for controversial West Bank settlement project

Low Severity Asia Israel
Date Occurred Aug 19, 2026 15:50 UTC
Event Type General News
Source BBC World
Recorded Aug 19, 2026
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Israeli plans to build on the area east of Jerusalem - which would divide the occupied West Bank in two - have long been internationally condemned.

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Region Asia
Capital Jerusalem
Population 907,062
GDP / Capita $19800.0
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  • ID #24918
  • Type General News
  • Region Asia
  • Severity Low
  • Indexed Aug 19, 2026
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