Israel protests to EU over settlement designations

JERUSALEM (AP) ? Israel has protested to the European Union over a decision to designate an upscale Jewish district a West Bank settlement.

The debate is over the Modiin-Maccabim-Reut area, along the line between Israel and the West Bank.

Israel says the entire district lies inside Israel. The EU determined that parts were built on what was no-man's land before Israel captured the area in the 1967 Mideast war.

The EU says exports from the area will be treated like those from West Bank settlements and be ineligible for tax breaks granted to Israeli products.

Israel's Foreign Ministry called the area "an integral part of Israel" and said the EU "ignores reality."

The EU said Wednesday only a small section could be forced to pay customs.

There is little industry in the area.

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/israel-protests-eu-over-settlement-designations-145335385--finance.html

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