TEL AVIV—Israel agreed to economic measures to improve the lives of Palestinians in the West Bank ahead of a visit by U.S. President Donald Trump, whose administration has pushed for such initiatives to help restart peace talks. The measures were decided at a meeting of the government’s security cabinet on Sunday. They include allowing construction of Palestinian residences in the area of the West Bank under Israeli control, Prime...

Source: Wall Street Journal May 22, 2017 11:37 UTC