In spite of widespread reports from multiple sources that Jewish building in Jerusalem has come to a standstill, Mayor of Jerusalem, Nir Barkat, has denied that there is any freeze. "The real test is the test of action. The municipality continues to promote construction throughout the city according to plans that provide for Jews and Arabs alike . We expect that the Interior Ministry and the Housing Ministry to approve these plans.”
"We trust the Prime Minister not to allow a freeze in Jerusalem, not in words but in deeds," added Barkat.