Settlements row overshadows Biden West Bank visit

Israel’s new plan to build 1,600 apartments for Jews in Palestinian-claimed east Jerusalem overshadowed US Vice President Joe Biden’s visit to the West Bank today.

Settlements row overshadows Biden West Bank visit
Wed, 10 Mar, 2010 - 10:19

Israel’s new plan to build 1,600 apartments for Jews in Palestinian-claimed east Jerusalem overshadowed US Vice President Joe Biden’s visit to the West Bank today.

Mr Biden is holding talks with Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas and prime minister Salam Fayyad, in part to ease their doubts about the latest US peace efforts.

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