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The UN has opposed the US government's decision to legitimize Israel's settlements in the West Bank

After Trump announced that the US no longer considers Israel's settlements in the West Bank in violation of international law, several international bodies including the UN expressed their opposition to the decision. The US government has defended its decision and has said that they are still interested in establishing peace in the region.

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Thu Nov 21 - Reuters

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