# China urges Israel to halt West Bank settlement expansion

- Published: 2026-10-16T22:39:57Z
- Updated: 2026-10-18T10:36:23Z
- Section: Breaking
- Language: English (en)
- Source: Haaretz — https://www.haaretz.com/world-news/asia-and-australia/2026-10-17/ty-article/china-urges-israel-to-halt-west-bank-settlement-expansion/000001a1-45cb-ddcc-a3fd-cfeb87690000
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