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Netanyahu Links Palestinian Building in Area C to Recognition of Israeli Settlement Blocs
(Jerusalem Post) Herb Keinon and Khaled Abu Toameh - Israel will not allow Palestinian projects in Area C, the West Bank territory under its control, unless Israel's right to build in the settlement blocs is recognized, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry on Tuesday, according to Israeli diplomatic officials. Netanyahu said that in any event, a restoration of calm is the first condition to any economic or security steps that Israel may take toward the Palestinians. In practice, the civilian projects that the Palestinians are interested in will only be possible if the level of violence is lowered and Israel's security needs are met.