Israel Defies International Criticism Of Settlement Plans -- CNN
(CNN) -- Israel said Tuesday it won't bow to demands by world leaders to abandon plans for new settlements on Palestinian territory.
"Israel will continue to stand by its essential interests even in the face of international pressure, and there will be no change in the decision that was taken," the Israeli prime minister's office said Tuesday.
The decision, which a senior Israeli official in the prime minister's office said was in response to last week's United Nations' vote elevating the U.N. status of the Palestinian Authority, has drawn international ire and concern that it could complicate efforts to restart peace talks.
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More News On International Criticisms Of Israeli Settlement Plans
Israel says will stick with settlement plan despite condemnation -- Reuters
Israel feels heat from Europe, U.S. over settlement announcement -- CTV News/AP
Israel faces mounting international pressure over settlements -- The National
5 European Nations Summon Envoys of Israel -- New York Times
US Joins EU in Pressuring Israel to Reverse Settlement Plans -- Voice of America
Israeli settlement plans will force 1 state for Israelis, Palestinians, Abbas aide warns -- Washington Post/AP
Abbas says time for Palestinian unity with Hamas -- AFP
Palestinian war crimes case against Israel would face many obstacles -- FOX News/AP
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