Israel

The members of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) have agreed unanimously to invite Israel to become part of the group. The membership is expected to enhance Israel's economy as well as to help attract investment. Palestinians have criticised the move and said Israeli actions in the occupied West Bank are against OECD values on human rights and free trade. The 31-member organisation is also planning to invite Slovenia and Estonia to join the

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