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Published on Oct 14, 2015
The US secretary of state blames Israel’s settlement expansion projects for the current escalation of tensions between Palestinians and Israelis.
John Kerry says massive increase in settlements built by Israel in recent years has led to the frustration and violence.
Israel’s settlement construction plans have been the bone of contention between Israel and the United States.
Washington wants Tel Aviv to stop its ongoing construction projects on Palestinian land, calling it a big obstacle to peace between the two sides.