Israel/Palestine: Israel to Open Seven New Nature Reserves in Occupied West Bank

Jan 16, 2020 | Bel Trew, Independent
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Israel has announced that it will open seven new nature reserves in the occupied West Bank, the first time it has made such a move in 25 years. The controversial decision sparked a backlash from Israeli rights groups and the Palestinian leadership, which has vowed to lodge complaints with the United Nations and international courts.