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UK Condemns Israeli Settlement Expansion - Hague

Foreign Secretary William Hague has called on Israel to reverse its decision to build 2000 more Israeli homes in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, saying he condemns the illegal building programme.

Gilad Shalit Released in Palestinian Prisoner Exchange

gilad shalit releaseIsraeli soldier Gilad Shalit has been released to his family via Egypt in a Palestinian prisoner release deal, one week after the deal was approved by the Israeli state.

Shalit's family were met by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at Tel Nof Airforce Base during the release from Gaza, in which the soldier was due for release in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners held in Israel.

Israel's Settlement Activities Negative Development - Marcoullis

NICOSIA - Israel's expansion of settlement activities in Gilo, East Jerusalem are a negative development as they will create more obstacles to the prospect of direct talks between the Palestinians and Israel, said Foreign Minister Erato Kozakou-Marcoullis.

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