White House approves Israeli settlement growth

From: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | Date: August 21, 2004 | Copyright information

White House approves Israeli settlement growth

Bush administration supports construction of apartments in some areas

New York Times, Los Angeles Times

Saturday, August 21, 2004

Washington -- The Bush administration, moving to lend political support to Prime Minister Ariel Sharon at a time of political turmoil, has modified its policy and signaled approval of growth in at least some Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, American and Israeli officials say.

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