British prime minister urges Israel to stop settlement construction

  • 12/15/2022
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BETHLEHEM, West Bank, July 20, SPA -- Visiting British PrimeMinister Gordon Brown called on Israel on Sunday to stopsettlement construction, and offered additional financialsupport and police training to the Palestinian government. The British leader said economic prosperity was key topeace, and urged an easing of Israeli travel restrictionsin the West Bank that have hindered commerce. He promisedBritish support in developing housing, industrial parks andsmall businesses. He spoke at a news conference with Palestinian PresidentMahmoud Abbas in the West Bank town of Bethlehem. He is tomeet later in Jerusalem with Israeli Prime Minister EhudOlmert, according to a report of the Associated Press.--SPA www.spa.gov.sa/575238

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