Israel's occupation of the Palestinian territories has cost the economy of the Palestinians more than $2.5 billion a year for the past two decades, a UN report said Monday.

Israeli occupation costs Palestinian economy $2.5 bn a year: UN

The Vatican spoke out on Wednesday against the United States' decision to no longer consider Israeli settlements illegal, joining stiff international criticism of the policy reversal.

Vatican criticises US policy shift on Israeli settlements

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Israeli occupation costs Palestinian economy $2.5 bn a year: UN

Vatican criticises US policy shift on Israeli settlements