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Germany doubts Israel is serious about the two-state solution

Germany expresses doubts on whether Israel is committed to the two-state solution after its approval of new construction.

Germany doubts Israel is serious about the two-state solution

Erekat 'shocked' at Trump's silence on Israeli construction

PLO Secretary-General calls on President Donald Trump's administration to clarify its policy with regard to Israeli "settlements".

Erekat 'shocked' at Trump's silence on Israeli construction

UN blasts Israel's 'unilateral actions'

United Nations denounces Israel’s approval of new homes in Judea and Samaria, says "unilateral actions" are an obstacle to peace.

UN blasts Israel's 'unilateral actions'

Trump administration refuses to comment on Israeli construction

Watch: White House Press Secretary dodges question on Israeli construction in Judea & Samaria, says Trump views Israel as "huge" ally.

Trump administration refuses to comment on Israeli construction

PA calls on intl community to punish Israel for Yesha bulding

PLO secretary general Saeb Erekat calls on international community to take action against Israel following approval of 2,500 units in Yesha.

PA calls on intl community to punish Israel for Yesha bulding

2,500 housing units approved for Judea and Samaria

2,500 housing units approved days after Trump inauguration, mostly in large blocs

2,500 housing units approved for Judea and Samaria

France blasts Israel's approval of Jerusalem homes

French Foreign Ministry condemns approval of 566 new housing units in Jerusalem, says "settlements" threaten the two-state solution.

France blasts Israel's approval of Jerusalem homes

Netanyahu and Trump to speak tonight

PM Netanyahu and President Donald Trump to hold first conversation since inauguration, as ministers push for more construction.

Netanyahu and Trump to speak tonight

UN envoy: 'Settlements' are a worrying development

UN envoy to the Middle East links Israeli construction in Jerusalem to the "dangerously" changing situation in the region.

UN envoy: 'Settlements' are a worrying development

State Department blasts new Jerusalem construction

State Department says U.S. is strongly opposed to "settlement activity" after Israel approves new homes in Jerusalem's Gilo neighborhood.

State Department blasts new Jerusalem construction

Jerusalem to approve new construction

Jerusalem to approve construction of more than 180 housing units in Gilo, a plan which has so far been avoided due to American pressure.

Jerusalem to approve new construction

U.S. blasts Israeli activities in Judea and Samaria

At UN Security Council meeting on "settlements", American envoy says Israeli construction creates a "one state reality".

U.S. blasts Israeli activities in Judea and Samaria

Deputy Jerusalem Mayor: No more construction for Arabs

Deputy Mayor of Jerusalem, Meir Turgeman, says he will cancel construction plans in eastern Jerusalem following Sunday's terror attack.

Deputy Jerusalem Mayor: No more construction for Arabs

State Department blasts Hevron construction

State Department condemns government approval for the planning of new housing for Jews in Hevron as "settlement expansion".

State Department blasts Hevron construction

Jerusalem municipality backs Gilo construction

Plan to build new housing units in the southern Jerusalem neighborhood of Gilo advanced with the blessing of the Jerusalem municipality.

Jerusalem municipality backs Gilo construction

Israel: Criticism of construction 'lacks factual basis'

Foreign Ministry rejects criticism of planned construction in Gilo, says the real obstacle to peace is Palestinian rejection of Israel.

Israel: Criticism of construction 'lacks factual basis'

State Department blasts 'corrosive' Israeli construction

State Department spokesman issues scathing condemnation of Israeli plans to build new homes in Jerusalem neighborhood of Gilo.

State Department blasts 'corrosive' Israeli construction

Elkin: Building only for Arabs will be devastating

Minister Elkin calls for building homes in Givat HaMatos to prevent an entirely Arab enclave in Jerusalem.

Elkin: Building only for Arabs will be devastating

Government approves 1,500 new units for Jews in Jerusalem

Netanyahu personally approves 500 units for completion, and another 1,000 on the way, in Ramat Shlomo.

Government approves 1,500 new units for Jews in Jerusalem

State Department 'Deeply Concerned' by Israeli Construction

State Department says Israel’s planned construction in Beit El and Jerusalem threatens the two-state solution.

State Department 'Deeply Concerned' by Israeli Construction

PLO Official Denounces Israeli Construction as 'War Crimes'

PLO's Hanan Ashrawi says Israel destroying the two-state solution with construction plans in Beit El and Jerusalem.

PLO Official Denounces Israeli Construction as 'War Crimes'

EU: Israeli Construction Questions Commitment to Two States

EU condemns plans for new construction in Beit El, says they "call into question" Israel's commitment to the two-state solution.

EU: Israeli Construction Questions Commitment to Two States

Likud: Ya'alon, Not Jewish Home, Final Authority on Construction

Likud source claims Deputy Defense Minster Ben-Dahan will not have power to approve construction in Judea-Samaria.

Likud: Ya'alon, Not Jewish Home, Final Authority on Construction

Sa'ar to Netanyahu: Don't Talk About Building, Build

Former Likud minister calls on PM Netanyahu to build throughout the city of Jerusalem instead of just talking about it.

Sa'ar to Netanyahu: Don't Talk About Building, Build

UN Chief Deplores Israel's 'Settlement Activity'

Ban Ki-moon says "settlements are illegal under international law", notes "unilateral actions" will not be recognized.

UN Chief Deplores Israel's 'Settlement Activity'

The New 'Settlement' Housing Units Are Holy

The New 'Settlement'  Housing Units Are Holy

White House Blasts 'Illegitimate' Israeli Construction

White House spokesman warns new Israeli construction will "have detrimental impacts on the ground".

White House Blasts 'Illegitimate' Israeli Construction

Erekat: There's No Difference Between Israel and ISIS

PA chief negotiator says Israel’s construction in Judea and Samaria is like the terrorism carried out by the Islamic State.

Erekat: There's No Difference Between Israel and ISIS

State Dept: Reports of Sanctions Against Israel 'Unfounded'

State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki denies Washington is considering sanctions against Israel over its construction plans.

State Dept: Reports of Sanctions Against Israel 'Unfounded'

Washington Stresses 'Consistent Opposition' to Construction

As expected, the United States condemns Israel's approval of new homes for Jews in Jerusalem.

Washington Stresses 'Consistent Opposition' to Construction

Approved: 78 Jewish Homes to Be Built in Jerusalem

50 homes in Har Homa, 28 in Ramot, in latest building tender announcement for the capital.

Approved: 78 Jewish Homes to Be Built in Jerusalem

Turkey Condemns Israeli Construction Plans

Turkey joins those condemning new Israeli construction, says it "violates international law."

Turkey Condemns Israeli Construction Plans

Obama Sees Israel as Responsible for Peace Talks Failing

Senior official in Washington says President Obama thinks Israeli "settlement construction" caused peace talks to fail.

Obama Sees Israel as Responsible for Peace Talks Failing

Israeli Official Slams Indyk's 'Hypocrisy'

Senior Israeli official accuses mediator Martin Indyk of “hypocrisy” in the wake of his comments blaming Israeli for torpedoing peace talks.

Israeli Official Slams Indyk's 'Hypocrisy'

Yesha Leaders to Netanyahu: You're Harming Our Future

Heads of Judea and Samaria communities write Netanyahu that he has hurt the region more than any leftist government.

Yesha Leaders to Netanyahu: You're Harming Our Future

Germany's Foreign Minister: 'Settlements' Are Disruptive

Ahead of visit to Israel, Germany's Foreign Minister says communities in Judea and Samaria are "obstacles to peace."

Germany's Foreign Minister: 'Settlements' Are Disruptive

Erekat Fumes Over Latest Israeli Construction Approval

New construction in Givat Ze'ev proves Israel doesn't want peace, claims chief PA negotiator.

Erekat Fumes Over Latest Israeli Construction Approval

NGO: Israel plans 381 New Homes in Samaria Town

Leftist Peace Now says government has approved plans to build 381 new homes in Givat Ze'ev, five kilometers north of Jerusalem.

NGO: Israel plans 381 New Homes in Samaria Town

Abbas: Israel Using Talks to Expand 'Settlements'

PA Chairman says peace talks must "not serve as a cover for the expansion of Israeli settlements."

Abbas: Israel Using Talks to Expand 'Settlements'

Minister Ariel: We'll Build, Even if the Americans Don't Approve

Israeli construction in Judea and Samaria will continue even if the Americans don’t like it, declares Housing Minister.

Minister Ariel: We'll Build, Even if the Americans Don't Approve

Netanyahu to Declare New Housing after Kerry Leaves

Building of 1,400 new homes was to be announced Tuesday but under US pressure, announcement was put off.

Netanyahu to Declare New Housing after Kerry Leaves

Terror Release, Building Tenders – ‘It’s All an Act’

Bereaved father criticizes ‘scoundrel’ Netanyahu for 'putting on an act to fool his voters', on an international scale.

Terror Release, Building Tenders – ‘It’s All an Act’

‘No Judea, Samaria Building without Netanyahu’s Go-Ahead’

Prime Minister signs off on all construction in Judea and Samaria, is preventing new projects, Israel Lands Authority official reveals.

‘No Judea, Samaria Building without Netanyahu’s Go-Ahead’

Peace Now: 829 New 'Settler' Homes

The extreme left group again announces Judea Samaria construction plans, claims the new homes 'threaten the peace process.'

Peace Now: 829 New 'Settler' Homes

Netanyahu: It's Time the PA Gave Something

Talks aren't frozen, he says, but "it's time to talk about Palestinian concessions, too. Like recognizing the Jewish state."

Netanyahu: It's Time the PA Gave Something

Jews Do Not Need Anyone's Permission to Have Children

Jews Do Not Need Anyone's Permission to Have Children

Peace Now ‘Proud’ of Getting America Involved

Peace Now head ‘proud’ that his group got America to condemn Israel. ‘We’re protecting ‘two state solution.’’

Peace Now ‘Proud’ of Getting America Involved

Min. Ariel: Abbas's Protests are for Show

Israeli construction in Judea, Samaria and Jerusalem was coordinated by US with PA, he says.

Min. Ariel: Abbas's Protests are for Show

Netanyahu: PA Creating 'Artificial Crisis'

Prime Minister says Palestinians knew all along Israel has not accepted any limitation on construction.

Netanyahu: PA Creating 'Artificial Crisis'

South Africa 'Losing Sleep' over Israeli Settlements

"That arrangement there in Palestine keeps us awake," SA's Foreign Minister Maite Nkaona-Mashabane says.

South Africa 'Losing Sleep' over Israeli Settlements

Netanyahu Approves 1,500 Homes in Ramat Shlomo

Prime Minister seeks to provide counterbalance to release of terrorists, by approving 4 housing plans.

Netanyahu Approves 1,500 Homes in Ramat Shlomo

Israel-PA Talks to Begin Today in Jerusalem

Amid an air of secrecy, Israeli and Palestinian Authority chief negotiators are set to begin renewed "peace talks" in Israel's capital.

Israel-PA Talks to Begin Today in Jerusalem

Kerry, Abbas Knew of Building Plans in Advance

In a press conference in Brazil, US Secretary of State says Netanyahu had been "completely up front" about building from the start.

Kerry, Abbas Knew of Building Plans in Advance

Eldad: ‘New’ Construction – from 2012

Former MK warns using promised construction as a bargaining chip ‘will be a disaster.’

Eldad: ‘New’ Construction – from 2012

Min. Peretz: Bayit Yehudi Torpedoing Peace

Minister from Tzipi Livni's party accuses religious Zionist party of recklessly endangering Israel.

Min. Peretz: Bayit Yehudi Torpedoing Peace

PA Slams Israeli Construction in Judea and Samaria

Housing Minister Uri Ariel retorts: "No country in the world accepts dictates from other countries on where it is allowed to build or not."

PA Slams Israeli Construction in Judea and Samaria

Over 1,000 New Homes in Judea, Samaria and Jerusalem

More than 1,000 tenders issued for new homes, most in Jerusalem. Minister: It's the right thing to do.

Over 1,000 New Homes in Judea, Samaria and Jerusalem

Minister Ariel the New Target for Far-Left Anger

Far-left groups target Housing Minister for criticism: ‘We won’t let him mess up the peace talks.’

Minister Ariel the New Target for Far-Left Anger

Netanyahu to Kerry: 1,000 Homes During Talks

Netanyahu tells Kerry Israel will allow 1,000 homes in Judea, Samaria during talks.

Netanyahu to Kerry: 1,000 Homes During Talks

Report: Netanyahu to Free Terrorists, but Allow Construction

Following Bayit Yehudi pressure and popular opposition to prisoner release, PM reportedly planning to allow Judea-Samaria construction

Report: Netanyahu to Free Terrorists, but Allow Construction