Netanyahu says West Bank barrier to stay for now…

JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected on Wednesday any notion he would order Israel’s barrier in the West Bank to be torn down in response to the absence of Palestinian attacks from the occupied territory.

“The separation fence will remain in place and will not be dismantled,” Netanyahu said in a speech in parliament.

Palestinian chief negotiator Saeb Erekat told Reuters he had approached the United States on the issue. “The Israelis know that the wall adds to the complexities. It’s part of the problem and not part of the solution,” he said.
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