MK Hotovely: Despite the EU's criticism, Israel has full right to build in its homeland

Deputy Foreign Minister Tzipi Hotovely (Likud) responded Wednesday afternoon to the EU's criticism of Israel's issuing of building permits in Judea and Samaria.

"Despite the criticism of the European Union, Israel has full right to build in the Jewish homeland," she said. The recent reconciliation between Mahmoud Abbas and the Hamas terror organization is what keeps peace away, and not construction in the settlements."