Israel approves West Bank settlement plan
The country's government is planning to build infrastructure after the takeover in 12 months if the process runs to plan.
More than 700,000 Israeli settlers already occupy the West Bank and East Jerusalem.
Palestinians and other advocacy groups believe it could destroy plans for a Palestinian state if the project goes ahead.
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