Why Israel refuses to complete West Bank security fence - Al-Monitor: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent news source since 2012

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Mazal Mualem

Jun 8, 2018

An Israeli barrier with the West Bank is seen while still under construction near Havat Ela, southern Israel, July 20, 2016. — REUTERS/Amir Cohen

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