Israel has begun constructing a new settlement in the northern West Bank for the first time in 26 years, Army Radio reported.
The move comes on the eve of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's first meeting with U.S. President Barack Obama, despite Western calls for Israel to halt its settlement activity.
Tenders
have been issued for 20 housing units in the new Maskiot settlement and
contractors have arrived on site to begin foundational work, the radio
reported.
