Israel's controversial settlements, explained

The Trump administration supports Israel's West Bank expansion, but most of the world does not. What happens now?

What you need to know behind the never-ending dispute.
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The Trump administration supports Israel's West Bank expansion, but most of the world does not. What happens now? Here's everything you need to know:

How many settlements are there?

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