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Thursday, November 17, 2016
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Thursday, November 17, 2016
Court rejects appeal against West Bank land confiscation
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleThe High Court rejects an appeal by Palestinian villagers against Israel’s confiscation of 25 acres (a tenth of a square kilometer) to build a West Bank road.
The court says the villagers of al-Nabi Ilyas have failed to prove ownership of the land and that the road, near the settlement of Alfei Menashe, would benefit Palestinians as well as Israelis.
It added that if the Palestinians prove ownership even after confiscation, they would be eligible for compensation, the Ma’an Palestinian news agency reports.
Construction of the road is due to start in January.
— Sue Surkes
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