Israel approves almost 300 new West Bank settler homes

Israel has approved the construction of nearly 300 new Jewish settler homes in Beit El in the occupied West Bank. The decision is likely to raise tensions as Washington tries to restart peace talks with the Palestinians. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-22465358#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa