Israel refuses to recognise UN vote on settlements
By Al Jazeera
24 December 2016 |
12:00 pm
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he will not abide by the UN Security Council resolution demanding an end to illegal settlements on occupied Palestinian land.
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