# Why do the Israelis build settlements?

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**Category:** Great Debates\
**Created:** [July 25, 2011, 3:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-the-israelis-build-settlements/590273 "2011-07-25T15:35:25Z")\
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**Post date:** [July 27, 2011, 6:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-the-israelis-build-settlements/590273/129 "2011-07-27T18:41:00Z")

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> [@PrettyVacant](#):
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> Alessan’s a real gem.

Somehow I don’t think this was intended to be a compliment. Knock it off or take it to The BBQ Pit.

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