Looking for a Peaceful Settlement?
In Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories right now, towns/settlements are being built on Palestinian land that are both illegal, and contribute to poverty of the Palestinian population. But what exactly are these settlements, and why are they so key? Why does the continued building of Israeli settlements on occupied Palestinian land make it practically impossible for Palestinians to have a workable, independent state? Why are settlements and their infrastructure leading to rising poverty levels among the Palestinian population?