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US congressman reports growing support for bill sanctioning Israeli settlements
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US Congressman Joaquin Castro said support is increasing for the proposed Stop the Settlements Act, Middle East Eye reported. The legislation would impose sanctions on individuals seeking to acquire Palestinian land in the West Bank or Gaza.
Castro's comments reflect efforts in Congress to pressure Israeli settlement expansion through punitive measures targeting those involved in land acquisition in occupied Palestinian territories.
