PA spokesman blasts Israeli settlement expansion

Palestinian Authoirty Spokesman has criticized Israel’s decision to add 20 settlements to a list for government spending, saying the move impedes peace talks.

“We condemn this Israeli decision and the continuing Israeli policy to place obstacles in front of," the 'pace' talks, Nabil Abu Rudeinah said.

The settlements added to the priority list include communities outside the main blocs over which Israel aims to keep control under any peace settlement.

Hundreds of communities in the occupied Palestinian territory figure on the list for public aid in housing, infrastructure, education, cultural activities and security spending.