The top United Nations court says that Israel's presence in the Palestinian occupied territories is 'unlawful' and called on it to end and for settlement construction to stop immediately. Israeli Prime Minster Benjamin Netanyahu quickly denounced the nonbinding opinion.
<p>THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The top United Nations court said Friday that Israel's presence in the occupied Palestinian territories is unlawful and called on it to end, and for settlement construc
 But the resounding breadth of the decision could impact international opinion and fuel moves for unilateral recognition of a Palestinian state.
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