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Al Jazeera Staff

West Bank ‘not occupied’ territory, says Ron DeSantis

Republican Governor Ron DeSantis speaks at the Christians United for Israel Summit on July 17 in Arlington, Virginia [Kevin Wurm/Reuters]

Washington, DC – Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who is seeking the Republican presidential nomination, has reiterated claims that the West Bank is not occupied, suggesting that Israel should be able to continue to build settlements on the Palestinian territory without interference from the United States.

Speaking to Christians United for Israel (CUFI) on Monday, DeSantis underscored his pro-Israel bona fides, including his efforts to crack down on companies that boycott the US ally.

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