Israeli settler law angers Palestinians, two-state advocates

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3. Did you see his statement?

The new law – which is likely to face an almost immediate challenge in the courts – was condemned by the Israeli opposition leader, Isaac Herzog, who warned before the vote that it would lead to Israel being tried at the international criminal court.

Comparing the legislation to a “freight train”, Herzog added: “Its cars will carry international indictments against Israeli and Jewish soldiers and officers. This indictment will be signed by the prime minister of Israel.”

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/feb/06/israel-likely-pass-bill-retroactively-legalising-jewish-settlements