Palestinians and Israelis on the right and left all say that the move is a step toward legitimizing the Israeli settlements, which most of the world considers illegal.

Palestinians and Israelis on the right and left all say that the move is a step toward legitimizing the Israeli settlements, which most of the world considers illegal.

The U.S. will provide on-site passport services this week in a settlement in the West Bank, marking the first time American consular ‌officials have offered such services to settlers in the occupied territory, U.S. officials said on Tuesday. Most of the world considers Israel's West Bank settlements illegal under international…

The U.S. will offer passport services in a West Bank settlement for the first time, assisting American-Israelis living there.