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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
World
Kiran Stacey, Patrick Wintour and Andrew Roth

British officials fear Trump could recognise Israeli West Bank settlements

Donald Trump in the White House
UK government insiders said it was hard to know which way Donald Trump would go on the issue of the West Bank. Photograph: ABACA/Shutterstock

British officials fear Donald Trump could recognise Israeli control over illegal settlements on the West Bank in retaliation for the UK, Australia, France and others deciding to recognise Palestine.

Government insiders believe the US president is considering granting official recognition to the Israeli communities there, which would be a serious blow to achieving a two-state solution.

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