Israel legalizes the settlement of the Jordan

jerusalem - The Israeli government legalized a forbidden settlement on the West Bank after a resident was shot there last week.

About fifty families live in the fairly remote Havat Gilad enclave. According to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, legalization was necessary to 'ensure the continuation of daily life. '

Since Israel occupied the West Bank in 1967, the Palestinians and most of the international community are disputing the claims of Israel in the area.

A spokesman for the Palestinian Liberation Organization PLO condemned the decision of the Israeli government. 'All settlements on the West Bank are illegal and must disappear,' said Wasel Abu Youssef.