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APA-PH-2020-073894 Photo Jerusalem, Palestinian Territories

A new housing project at the Jewish settlement of Har Homa in east Jerusalem

A new housing project at the Jewish settlement of Har Homa in east Jerusalem on August 3,2010. Photo by Mahfouz Abu Turk

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APA-PH-2020-073897 Photo Jerusalem, Palestinian Territories

A new housing project at the Jewish settlement of Har Homa in east Jerusalem

A new housing project at the Jewish settlement of Har Homa in east Jerusalem on August 3,2010. Photo by Mahfouz Abu Turk

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APA-PH-2020-073802 Photo Jerusalem, Palestinian Territory

A picture shows a general view of the Jewish settlement of Har Homa in east Jerusalem

A picture shows a general view of the Jewish settlement of Har Homa in east Jerusalem on Sep. 15,2011. A diplomatic showdown looms at the United Nations this month when Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is expected to seek an upgrade of the Palestinians' U.N. status. The Palestinians hope to establish a state in the Gaza Strip and the Israeli-occupied West Bank , where Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has refused to freeze Jewish settlement-building despite the Obama administration's urging. Photo by Mahfouz Abu Turk

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APA-PH-2020-073799 Photo Jerusalem, Palestinian Territory

A general view of an area called "Ras al-Amud" is seen in East Jerusalem on land seized by Israel in the 1967 Middle East war

A general view of an area called "Ras al-Amud" is seen in East Jerusalem on land seized by Israel in the 1967 Middle East war October 24, 2011. Israel plans to build more than 1400 housing units in the new urban settlement in East Jerusalem, media sources said on Monday, angering Palestinians who want a halt to all such projects before they return to peace talks. The Dome of the Rock is seen in the background. Photo by Mahfouz Abu Turk

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APA-PH-2020-073902 Photo Jerusalem, Palestinian Territories

A new housing project at the Jewish settlement of Har Homa in east Jerusalem

A new housing project at the Jewish settlement of Har Homa in east Jerusalem on August 3,2010. Photo by Mahfouz Abu Turk

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APA-PH-2020-073800 Photo Jerusalem, Palestinian Territory

A general view of an area called "Ras al-Amud" is seen in East Jerusalem on land seized by Israel in the 1967 Middle East war

A general view of an area called "Ras al-Amud" is seen in East Jerusalem on land seized by Israel in the 1967 Middle East war October 24, 2011. Israel plans to build more than 1400 housing units in the new urban settlement in East Jerusalem, media sources said on Monday, angering Palestinians who want a halt to all such projects before they return to peace talks. The Dome of the Rock is seen in the background. Photo by Mahfouz Abu Turk

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APA-PH-2020-073801 Photo Jerusalem, Palestinian Territory

A picture shows a general view of the Jewish settlement of Har Homa in east Jerusalem

A picture shows a general view of the Jewish settlement of Har Homa in east Jerusalem on Sep. 15,2011. A diplomatic showdown looms at the United Nations this month when Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is expected to seek an upgrade of the Palestinians' U.N. status. The Palestinians hope to establish a state in the Gaza Strip and the Israeli-occupied West Bank , where Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has refused to freeze Jewish settlement-building despite the Obama administration's urging. Photo by Mahfouz Abu Turk

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APA-PH-2020-073924 Photo Jerusalem, Palestinian Territories

A new housing project at the Jewish settlement of Har Homa in east Jerusalem

A new housing project at the Jewish settlement of Har Homa in east Jerusalem on August 3,2010. Photo by Mahfouz Abu Turk

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APA-PH-2020-073813 Photo Jerusalem, Palestinian Territory

The east Jerusalem neighbourhood of Ras al-Amud on May 26, 2011 after the protest yesterday

The east Jerusalem neighbourhood of Ras al-Amud on May 26, 2011, after the protest yesterday by Palestinian, Israeli and foreign activists against a ceremony inaugurating a new Jewish settlement in the area. Photo by Mahfouz Abu Turk

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APA-PH-2020-073786 Photo Jerusalem, Palestinian Territory

A general view from a Palestinian house which Israeli police evict his owner

A general view from a Palestinian house which Israeli police evict his owner in Ras al-Amoud neighborhood, south of al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem's Old City, on 02 Septemper 2012. The Hamadallah's house is located in the middle of Ma'ale Zitim settlement, where settlers claim their ownership of the land, on which the house is built. Photo by Mahfouz Abu Turk

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APA-PH-2020-073812 Photo Jerusalem, Palestinian Territory

The east Jerusalem neighbourhood of Ras al-Amud on May 26, 2011 after the protest yesterday

The east Jerusalem neighbourhood of Ras al-Amud on May 26, 2011, after the protest yesterday by Palestinian, Israeli and foreign activists against a ceremony inaugurating a new Jewish settlement in the area. Photo by Mahfouz Abu Turk

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APA-PH-2020-073811 Photo Jerusalem, Palestinian Territory

The east Jerusalem neighbourhood of Ras al-Amud on May 26, 2011 after the protest yesterday

The east Jerusalem neighbourhood of Ras al-Amud on May 26, 2011, after the protest yesterday by Palestinian, Israeli and foreign activists against a ceremony inaugurating a new Jewish settlement in the area. Photo by Mahfouz Abu Turk

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APA-PH-2020-073819 Photo Jerusalem, Palestinian Territories

Palestinian labourers work in an Israeli settlement of Harmon Hanatziv in East jerusalem

Palestinian labourers work in an Israeli settlement of Harmon Hanatziv in East jerusalem, Monday, March 14, 2011. The U.S. Embassy said Monday it was "deeply concerned" by Israel's plans to build hundreds of new homes in the West Bank following the deadly attack that killed five family members, calling Israeli settlements "illegitimate" and an obstacle to peacemaking. Photo by Mahfouz Abu Turk

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APA-PH-2020-073817 Photo Jerusalem, Palestinian Territories

Palestinian labourers work in an Israeli settlement of Harmon Hanatziv in East jerusalem

Palestinian labourers work in an Israeli settlement of Harmon Hanatziv in East jerusalem, Monday, March 14, 2011. The U.S. Embassy said Monday it was "deeply concerned" by Israel's plans to build hundreds of new homes in the West Bank following the deadly attack that killed five family members, calling Israeli settlements "illegitimate" and an obstacle to peacemaking. Photo by Mahfouz Abu Turk

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APA-PH-2020-073818 Photo Jerusalem, Palestinian Territories

Palestinian labourers work in an Israeli settlement of Harmon Hanatziv in East jerusalem

Palestinian labourers work in an Israeli settlement of Harmon Hanatziv in East jerusalem, Monday, March 14, 2011. The U.S. Embassy said Monday it was "deeply concerned" by Israel's plans to build hundreds of new homes in the West Bank following the deadly attack that killed five family members, calling Israeli settlements "illegitimate" and an obstacle to peacemaking. Photo by Mahfouz Abu Turk

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APA-PH-2020-073756 Photo Birzeit, Palestinian Territory

Bungalows built by Israeli settlers at an outpost constructed on seized land from the Palestinian village of al-Mazraa al-Kubliyeh

Bungalows built by Israeli settlers at an outpost constructed on seized land from the Palestinian village of al-Mazraa al-Kubliyeh, near the West Bank city of Birzeit, are seen on the hillside on December 3, 2013. Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas has warned that ongoing settlement building by Israel in the Palestinian territories threatens the future of Middle East peace talks, which are at an impasse little more than three months after they began. Photo by Issam Rimawi

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APA-PH-2020-073757 Photo Birzeit, Palestinian Territory

Bungalows built by Israeli settlers at an outpost constructed on seized land from the Palestinian village of al-Mazraa al-Kubliyeh

Bungalows built by Israeli settlers at an outpost constructed on seized land from the Palestinian village of al-Mazraa al-Kubliyeh, near the West Bank city of Birzeit, are seen on the hillside on December 3, 2013. Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas has warned that ongoing settlement building by Israel in the Palestinian territories threatens the future of Middle East peace talks, which are at an impasse little more than three months after they began. Photo by Issam Rimawi

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APA-PH-2020-073820 Photo Jerusalem, Palestinian Territories

Palestinian labourers work in an Israeli settlement of Harmon Hanatziv in East jerusalem

Palestinian labourers work in an Israeli settlement of Harmon Hanatziv in East jerusalem, Monday, March 14, 2011. The U.S. Embassy said Monday it was "deeply concerned" by Israel's plans to build hundreds of new homes in the West Bank following the deadly attack that killed five family members, calling Israeli settlements "illegitimate" and an obstacle to peacemaking. Photo by Mahfouz Abu Turk

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APA-PH-2020-073816 Photo Jerusalem, Palestinian Territories

Palestinian labourers work in an Israeli settlement of Harmon Hanatziv in East jerusalem

Palestinian labourers work in an Israeli settlement of Harmon Hanatziv in East jerusalem, Monday, March 14, 2011. The U.S. Embassy said Monday it was "deeply concerned" by Israel's plans to build hundreds of new homes in the West Bank following the deadly attack that killed five family members, calling Israeli settlements "illegitimate" and an obstacle to peacemaking. Photo by Mahfouz Abu Turk

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A general view shows the Jewish settlement of Itamar behind the West Bank village of Awarta on March 12, 2011. An attack blamed on Palestinians killed five members of an Israeli family in their beds in Itamar, sparking a...

APA-PH-2020-073826 Photo Nablus, Palestinian Territories

MIDEAST ISRAEL PALESTINIAN Settlers

A general view shows the Jewish settlement of Itamar behind the West Bank village of Awarta on March 12, 2011. An attack blamed on Palestinians killed five members of an Israeli family in their beds in Itamar, sparking a huge manhunt by the Israeli army. Photo by Wagdi Eshtayah

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APA-PH-2020-073825 Photo Nablus, Palestinian Territories

MIDEAST ISRAEL PALESTINIAN Settlers

A general view shows the Jewish settlement of Itamar behind the West Bank village of Awarta on March 12, 2011. An attack blamed on Palestinians killed five members of an Israeli family in their beds in Itamar, sparking a huge manhunt by the Israeli army. Photo by Wagdi Eshtayah

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APA-PH-2020-073845 Photo Nablus, Palestinian Territories

General view of the Jewish settlement of Elai, near the West Bank City of Nablus

General view of the Jewish settlement of Elai, near the West Bank City of Nablus on Sept. 28,2010. Russia's Foreign Ministry expressed "deep concern" about the renewal of construction in West Bank settlements, saying this move undermined negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians and was "bad for the political atmosphere" and for the chances of reaching lasting peace. Photo by Wagdi Eshtayah

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APA-PH-2020-073842 Photo Nablus, Palestinian Territories

Israeli bulldozers and diggers for Jewish settlers work at a land to build a new settlement in the Palestinian village of Qarut, near the West Bank city

Israeli bulldozers and diggers for Jewish settlers work at a land to build a new settlement in the Palestinian village of Qarut, near the West Bank city of Nablus on Sept. 13, 2010 . Photo by Wagdi Eshtayah

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APA-PH-2020-073843 Photo Nablus, Palestinian Territories

Israeli earth-moving equipment works in the Jewish settlement of Kiryat Netafim, near the West Bank village of Salfit

Israeli earth-moving equipment works in the Jewish settlement of Kiryat Netafim, near the West Bank village of Salfit, Monday on Sept. 27, 2010. Senior Palestinian official Yasser Abed Rabbo said Monday that President Mahmoud Abbas remains ready to walk out on Mideast peace talks if Israel resumes construction in its West Bank settlements now that building restrictions have expired . Photo by Wagdi Eshtayah

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APA-PH-2020-073805 Photo Nablus, Palestinian Territory

Isralei settlers from settlement of Qadomim wave Israeli flags as they watch Palestinian protesters from a rooftop

Isralei settlers from settlement of Qadomim wave Israeli flags as they watch Palestinian protesters from a rooftop, during the weekly protest against the settlement of Qadomim, near the village of Kofr Qadom, west of Nablus City, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank on 09 September 2011. Photo by Wagdi Eshtayah

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APA-PH-2020-073814 Photo Nablus, Palestinian Territories

A view of the West Bank Jewish settlement of Elon Moreh is seen

A view of the West Bank Jewish settlement of Elon Moreh is seen on May 23, 2011. U.S. President Barack Obama on Sunday eased Israeli anger over his new Middle East peace proposals when he made it clear that the Jewish state would likely be able to negotiate keeping some settlements in any final deal with the Palestinians. Photo by Wagdi Eshtayah

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APA-PH-2020-073815 Photo Nablus, Palestinian Territories

A view of the West Bank Jewish settlement of Elon Moreh is seen

A view of the West Bank Jewish settlement of Elon Moreh is seen on May 23, 2011. U.S. President Barack Obama on Sunday eased Israeli anger over his new Middle East peace proposals when he made it clear that the Jewish state would likely be able to negotiate keeping some settlements in any final deal with the Palestinians. Photo by Wagdi Eshtayah

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APA-PH-2020-073844 Photo Nablus, Palestinian Territories

Israeli earth-moving equipment works in the Jewish settlement of Kiryat Netafim, near the West Bank village of Salfit

Israeli earth-moving equipment works in the Jewish settlement of Kiryat Netafim, near the West Bank village of Salfit, Monday on Sept. 27, 2010. Senior Palestinian official Yasser Abed Rabbo said Monday that President Mahmoud Abbas remains ready to walk out on Mideast peace talks if Israel resumes construction in its West Bank settlements now that building restrictions have expired . Photo by Wagdi Eshtayah

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APA-PH-2020-073847 Photo Nablus, Palestinian Territories

Israeli earth-moving equipment works in the Jewish settlement of Kiryat Netafim, near the West Bank village of Salfit

Israeli earth-moving equipment works in the Jewish settlement of Kiryat Netafim, near the West Bank village of Salfit, Monday on Sept. 27, 2010. Senior Palestinian official Yasser Abed Rabbo said Monday that President Mahmoud Abbas remains ready to walk out on Mideast peace talks if Israel resumes construction in its West Bank settlements now that building restrictions have expired . Photo by Wagdi Eshtayah

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APA-PH-2020-073767 Photo Jerusalem, Palestinian Territory

An ultra-Orhtodox Jewish man walks in Ramot, an urban settlement in an area Israel annexed to Jerusalem after capturing it in the 1967 Middle East war

An ultra-Orhtodox Jewish man walks in Ramot, an urban settlement in an area Israel annexed to Jerusalem after capturing it in the 1967 Middle East war, August 25, 2013. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas last week reiterated his commitment to a two-state solution that would see the establishment of an independent Palestinian state on the pre-1967 lines with Jerusalem as its capital, accusing Israel of placing 'obstacles' on the way to the continuation of the peace talks by pursuing construction in settlements 'in a provocative manner.' He said that Israel’s actions were in violation of sincere intentions to achieve peace and end occupation. Photo by Saeed Qaq

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APA-PH-2020-073768 Photo Jerusalem, Palestinian Territory

A picture shows the housing units in Ramot, an urban settlement in an area Israel annexed to Jerusalem after capturing it in the 1967 Middle East war

A picture shows the housing units in Ramot, an urban settlement in an area Israel annexed to Jerusalem after capturing it in the 1967 Middle East war, August 25, 2013. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas last week reiterated his commitment to a two-state solution that would see the establishment of an independent Palestinian state on the pre-1967 lines with Jerusalem as its capital, accusing Israel of placing 'obstacles' on the way to the continuation of the peace talks by pursuing construction in settlements 'in a provocative manner.' He said that Israel’s actions were in violation of sincere intentions to achieve peace and end occupation. Photo by Saeed Qaq

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APA-PH-2020-073770 Photo Jerusalem, Palestinian Territory

A picture shows the construction site in Pisgat Zeev, an urban settlement in an area Israel annexed to Jerusalem after capturing it in the 1967 Middle East war

A picture shows the construction site in Pisgat Zeev, an urban settlement in an area Israel annexed to Jerusalem after capturing it in the 1967 Middle East war, near the Arab village of Beit Hanina, August 25, 2013. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas last week reiterated his commitment to a two-state solution that would see the establishment of an independent Palestinian state on the pre-1967 lines with Jerusalem as its capital, accusing Israel of placing 'obstacles' on the way to the continuation of the peace talks by pursuing construction in settlements 'in a provocative manner.' He said that Israel’s actions were in violation of sincere intentions to achieve peace and end occupation. Photo by Saeed Qaq

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APA-PH-2020-073769 Photo Jerusalem, Palestinian Territory

A picture shows the housing units in Pisgat Zeev, an urban settlement in an area Israel annexed to Jerusalem after capturing it in the 1967 Middle East war

A picture shows the housing units in Pisgat Zeev, an urban settlement in an area Israel annexed to Jerusalem after capturing it in the 1967 Middle East war, near the Arab village of Beit Hanina, August 25, 2013. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas last week reiterated his commitment to a two-state solution that would see the establishment of an independent Palestinian state on the pre-1967 lines with Jerusalem as its capital, accusing Israel of placing 'obstacles' on the way to the continuation of the peace talks by pursuing construction in settlements 'in a provocative manner.' He said that Israel’s actions were in violation of sincere intentions to achieve peace and end occupation. Photo by Saeed Qaq

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APA-PH-2020-073771 Photo Jerusalem, Palestinian Territory

A picture shows the construction site in Pisgat Zeev, an urban settlement in an area Israel annexed to Jerusalem after capturing it in the 1967 Middle East war

A picture shows the construction site in Pisgat Zeev, an urban settlement in an area Israel annexed to Jerusalem after capturing it in the 1967 Middle East war, near the Arab village of Beit Hanina, August 25, 2013. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas last week reiterated his commitment to a two-state solution that would see the establishment of an independent Palestinian state on the pre-1967 lines with Jerusalem as its capital, accusing Israel of placing 'obstacles' on the way to the continuation of the peace talks by pursuing construction in settlements 'in a provocative manner.' He said that Israel’s actions were in violation of sincere intentions to achieve peace and end occupation. Photo by Saeed Qaq

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APA-PH-2020-073772 Photo Jerusalem, Palestinian Territory

Laborers work at the construction site in Pisgat Zeev, an urban settlement in an area Israel annexed to Jerusalem after capturing it in the 1967 Middle East war

Laborers work at the construction site in Pisgat Zeev, an urban settlement in an area Israel annexed to Jerusalem after capturing it in the 1967 Middle East war, near the Arab village of Beit Hanina, August 25, 2013. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas last week reiterated his commitment to a two-state solution that would see the establishment of an independent Palestinian state on the pre-1967 lines with Jerusalem as its capital, accusing Israel of placing 'obstacles' on the way to the continuation of the peace talks by pursuing construction in settlements 'in a provocative manner.' He said that Israel’s actions were in violation of sincere intentions to achieve peace and end occupation. Photo by Saeed Qaq

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APA-PH-2020-073773 Photo Jerusalem, Palestinian Territory

A picture shows the construction site in Pisgat Zeev, an urban settlement in an area Israel annexed to Jerusalem after capturing it in the 1967 Middle East war

A picture shows the construction site in Pisgat Zeev, an urban settlement in an area Israel annexed to Jerusalem after capturing it in the 1967 Middle East war, near the Arab village of Beit Hanina, August 25, 2013. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas last week reiterated his commitment to a two-state solution that would see the establishment of an independent Palestinian state on the pre-1967 lines with Jerusalem as its capital, accusing Israel of placing 'obstacles' on the way to the continuation of the peace talks by pursuing construction in settlements 'in a provocative manner.' He said that Israel’s actions were in violation of sincere intentions to achieve peace and end occupation. Photo by Saeed Qaq

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APA-PH-2020-073763 Photo Jerusalem, Palestinian Territory

A construction site is seen in Pisgat Zeev, an urban settlement in an area Israel annexed to Jerusalem after the 1967 Middle East war

A construction site is seen in Pisgat Zeev, an urban settlement in an area Israel annexed to Jerusalem after the 1967 Middle East war, near the Arab village of Beit Hanina, North Jerusalem, October 29, 2013. The PLO denied Saturday that a mooted Israeli release of Palestinian prisoners is part of understandings in peace talks under which Israel would be allowed to build more settlements in exchange. Photo by Saeed Qaq

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APA-PH-2020-073762 Photo Jerusalem, Palestinian Territory

A construction site is seen in Pisgat Zeev, an urban settlement in an area Israel annexed to Jerusalem after the 1967 Middle East war

A construction site is seen in Pisgat Zeev, an urban settlement in an area Israel annexed to Jerusalem after the 1967 Middle East war, near the Arab village of Beit Hanina, North Jerusalem, October 29, 2013. The PLO denied Saturday that a mooted Israeli release of Palestinian prisoners is part of understandings in peace talks under which Israel would be allowed to build more settlements in exchange. Photo by Saeed Qaq

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APA-PH-2020-073761 Photo Jerusalem, Palestinian Territory

A construction site is seen in Pisgat Zeev, an urban settlement in an area Israel annexed to Jerusalem after the 1967 Middle East war

A construction site is seen in Pisgat Zeev, an urban settlement in an area Israel annexed to Jerusalem after the 1967 Middle East war, near the Arab village of Beit Hanina, North Jerusalem, October 29, 2013. The PLO denied Saturday that a mooted Israeli release of Palestinian prisoners is part of understandings in peace talks under which Israel would be allowed to build more settlements in exchange. Photo by Saeed Qaq

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APA-PH-2020-073766 Photo Jerusalem, Palestinian Territory

A general view shows the Israeli settlement of French Hill in east Jerusalem

A general view shows the Israeli settlement of French Hill in east Jerusalem on Sept. 09, 2013. Israeli bulldozers on Monday began to construct a dividing zone between the Palestinian town of Isawiya and the Israeli settlement of French Hill in East Jerusalem. Photo by Saeed Qaq

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APA-PH-2020-073774 Photo Jerusalem, Palestinian Territory

Laborers work at the construction site in Pisgat Zeev, an urban settlement in an area Israel annexed to Jerusalem after capturing it in the 1967 Middle East war

Laborers work at the construction site in Pisgat Zeev, an urban settlement in an area Israel annexed to Jerusalem after capturing it in the 1967 Middle East war, near the Arab village of Beit Hanina, August 25, 2013. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas last week reiterated his commitment to a two-state solution that would see the establishment of an independent Palestinian state on the pre-1967 lines with Jerusalem as its capital, accusing Israel of placing 'obstacles' on the way to the continuation of the peace talks by pursuing construction in settlements 'in a provocative manner.' He said that Israel’s actions were in violation of sincere intentions to achieve peace and end occupation. Photo by Saeed Qaq

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APA-PH-2020-073760 Photo Jerusalem, Palestinian Territory

A construction site is seen in Pisgat Zeev, an urban settlement in an area Israel annexed to Jerusalem after the 1967 Middle East war

A construction site is seen in Pisgat Zeev, an urban settlement in an area Israel annexed to Jerusalem after the 1967 Middle East war, near the Arab village of Beit Hanina, North Jerusalem, October 29, 2013. The PLO denied Saturday that a mooted Israeli release of Palestinian prisoners is part of understandings in peace talks under which Israel would be allowed to build more settlements in exchange. Photo by Saeed Qaq

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APA-PH-2020-073759 Photo Jerusalem, Palestinian Territory

A construction site is seen in Pisgat Zeev, an urban settlement in an area Israel annexed to Jerusalem after the 1967 Middle East war

A construction site is seen in Pisgat Zeev, an urban settlement in an area Israel annexed to Jerusalem after the 1967 Middle East war, near the Arab village of Beit Hanina, North Jerusalem, October 29, 2013. The PLO denied Saturday that a mooted Israeli release of Palestinian prisoners is part of understandings in peace talks under which Israel would be allowed to build more settlements in exchange. Photo by Saeed Qaq

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APA-PH-2020-073758 Photo Jerusalem, Palestinian Territory

A construction site is seen in Pisgat Zeev, an urban settlement in an area Israel annexed to Jerusalem after the 1967 Middle East war

A construction site is seen in Pisgat Zeev, an urban settlement in an area Israel annexed to Jerusalem after the 1967 Middle East war, near the Arab village of Beit Hanina, North Jerusalem, October 29, 2013. The PLO denied Saturday that a mooted Israeli release of Palestinian prisoners is part of understandings in peace talks under which Israel would be allowed to build more settlements in exchange. Photo by Saeed Qaq

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APA-PH-2020-073775 Photo Jerusalem, Palestinian Territory

A picture shows the construction site in Pisgat Zeev, an urban settlement in an area Israel annexed to Jerusalem after capturing it in the 1967 Middle East war

A picture shows the construction site in Pisgat Zeev, an urban settlement in an area Israel annexed to Jerusalem after capturing it in the 1967 Middle East war, near the Arab village of Beit Hanina, August 25, 2013. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas last week reiterated his commitment to a two-state solution that would see the establishment of an independent Palestinian state on the pre-1967 lines with Jerusalem as its capital, accusing Israel of placing 'obstacles' on the way to the continuation of the peace talks by pursuing construction in settlements 'in a provocative manner.' He said that Israel’s actions were in violation of sincere intentions to achieve peace and end occupation. Photo by Saeed Qaq

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APA-PH-2020-073776 Photo Jerusalem, Palestinian Territory

Laborers work at the construction site in Pisgat Zeev, an urban settlement in an area Israel annexed to Jerusalem after capturing it in the 1967 Middle East war

Laborers work at the construction site in Pisgat Zeev, an urban settlement in an area Israel annexed to Jerusalem after capturing it in the 1967 Middle East war, near the Arab village of Beit Hanina, August 25, 2013. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas last week reiterated his commitment to a two-state solution that would see the establishment of an independent Palestinian state on the pre-1967 lines with Jerusalem as its capital, accusing Israel of placing 'obstacles' on the way to the continuation of the peace talks by pursuing construction in settlements 'in a provocative manner.' He said that Israel’s actions were in violation of sincere intentions to achieve peace and end occupation. Photo by Saeed Qaq

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APA-PH-2020-073777 Photo Jerusalem, Palestinian Territory

A picture shows the construction site in Pisgat Zeev, an urban settlement in an area Israel annexed to Jerusalem after capturing it in the 1967 Middle East war

A picture shows the construction site in Pisgat Zeev, an urban settlement in an area Israel annexed to Jerusalem after capturing it in the 1967 Middle East war, near the Arab village of Beit Hanina, August 25, 2013. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas last week reiterated his commitment to a two-state solution that would see the establishment of an independent Palestinian state on the pre-1967 lines with Jerusalem as its capital, accusing Israel of placing 'obstacles' on the way to the continuation of the peace talks by pursuing construction in settlements 'in a provocative manner.' He said that Israel’s actions were in violation of sincere intentions to achieve peace and end occupation. Photo by Saeed Qaq

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APA-PH-2020-073863 Photo Nablus, Palestinian Territories

A picture shows in the foreground the Palestinian West Bank village of Deir al-Hatab and in the background the Jewish settlement of Elon Moreh

A picture shows in the foreground the Palestinian West Bank village of Deir al-Hatab and in the background the Jewish settlement of Elon Moreh on Nov 5, 2009 northeast of the West Bank city of Nablus. Photo by Nedal Shtieh

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