Israel's West Bank Expansion Prompts Diplomatic Frustration

Name: Israel's West Bank Expansion Prompts Diplomatic Frustration
Uploaded: 2012-12-03T22:00:00Z
Duration: P178S
Description: A day after the United Nations voted to grant Palestinians non-member "observer" status, Israel announced it was going to begin construction on additional settlements in the West Bank. Ray Suarez reports on the response from the State Department and leaders in Europe, who voiced concern the move would jeopardize peace prospects.

Clip: 12/03/2012 | 2m 58s

A day after the United Nations voted to grant Palestinians non-member "observer" status, Israel announced it was going to begin construction on additional settlements in the West Bank. Ray Suarez reports on the response from the State Department and leaders in Europe, who voiced concern the move would jeopardize peace prospects.

Aired: 12/03/12

Rating: NR

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