JERICHO, West Bank (Reuters) - Palestinian chief negotiator Saeb Erekat said on Sunday Israel's plans for new homes in Jewish settlements on occupied land were aimed to scupper peace talks that resume on Wednesday.
Israel this week gave preliminary approval for 800 new settler homes in the occupied West Bank, put on the market plots for 1,200 more and were set to lay the cornerstone for a new settlement neighbourhood consisting of scores of homes in occupied East Jerusalem.
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