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News and updates about construction freeze

Is the Obama Building Freeze Over?

1,000 homes to be built in Jerusalem, and infrastructures in Judea and Samaria will be upgraded.

Is the Obama Building Freeze Over?

Report: Netanyahu Unfreezes Judea & Samaria Construction

Plan for 12 new roads, 3 students' villages and more agreed by Netanyahu and Bennett, says Channel 2.

Report: Netanyahu Unfreezes Judea & Samaria Construction

Leftists Squirm Amid Discussion on 1,600 Jerusalem Apartments

Ramat Shlomo building project delayed for 4 years may be finally built. Will leftists block it again?

Leftists Squirm Amid Discussion on 1,600 Jerusalem Apartments

Third Time's The Charm? Housing Minister Slams Freeze

Ariel of Jewish Home comes out once again against his own coalition government's silent freeze of Jewish construction.

Third Time's The Charm? Housing Minister Slams Freeze

'We Must Keep Building'

Ground-breaking for permanent buildings of murdered teens' yeshiva emphasizes importance of building in Judea and Samaria, leaders say.

'We Must Keep Building'

Empty Promises, Tense Meetings over Construction Freeze

Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon meets with settlement leaders over regional issues. But is it too little, too late?

Empty Promises, Tense Meetings over Construction Freeze

Ariel Calls for End to Silent Building Freeze Again

Jewish Home housing minister officially recognizes covert freeze on Jewish building, repeats May promises to end it.

Ariel Calls for End to Silent Building Freeze Again

Approved: 2,610 New Buildings in Jewish Areas of Jerusalem

Peace Now, PA cry foul at building tender approval in capital - and accuse Israel of 'stealing land' despite de facto building freeze.

Approved: 2,610 New Buildings in Jewish Areas of Jerusalem

Housing Crisis Deepens as Building Remains Frozen

Apartment prices jump 4.4% in second quarter of 2014 - price of new apartments up 13% - as Netanyahu's construction freeze continues.

Housing Crisis Deepens as Building Remains Frozen

New Samaria Homes Announced Amid 'Covert Freeze'

Bids published on 283 new housing units in Elkana, as regional leaders note Netanyahu quietly stopping actual building on such plans.

New Samaria Homes Announced Amid 'Covert Freeze'

'I'm Sick of Netanyahu's Empty Building Declarations'

Nationalist Dr. Bacharach joins leftist criticism of state land declaration, calls for end to 'performances,' adoption of Levy report.

'I'm Sick of Netanyahu's Empty Building Declarations'

Netanyahu Charged with 'Covert' Freeze on Building

Yesha Council head Avi Roeh calls out Netanyahu for bringing Judea Samaria to a standstill, Jewish Home Likud MKs for silence.

Netanyahu Charged with 'Covert' Freeze on Building

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Judea Samaria Leaders Slam Netanyahu's 'Systematic' Freeze

Regional heads vow a large public campaign if PM doesn't stop de facto building freeze, nipping in the bud all local development.

Judea Samaria Leaders Slam Netanyahu's 'Systematic' Freeze

Report: Netanyahu Canned Building Plans Under US Pressure

Officials say PM folded, reversed plans for 2,500 housing units in Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria in response to teens' murder.

Report: Netanyahu Canned Building Plans Under US Pressure

Let Them All Protest -This Land is Ours

Let Them All Protest -This Land is Ours

Clinton Calls Obama's Building Freeze a 'Mistake'

Hillary Clinton says 2009 Judea Samaria construction freeze pushed on Netanyahu was 'one mistake of many' in new memoir.

Clinton Calls Obama's Building Freeze a 'Mistake'

UN Joins Condemnation of Israeli Construction Plans

Ban Ki-Moon adds his criticism of new construction to that of US, EU, slams 'unilateral actions' despite approving PA unilateral moves.

UN Joins Condemnation of Israeli Construction Plans

EU Tells Israel to 'Reverse' Construction Plans

EU 'deeply disappointed' by plans for 3,300 new housing units in Judea, Samaria and Jerusalem, threatens 'isolation and damage to Israel.'

EU Tells Israel to 'Reverse' Construction Plans

Netanyahu Admits to Freezing Construction

In reported meeting with Judea Samaria leaders, PM says US 'not one brick' demand led him to cancel planning, but didn't know consequences.

Netanyahu Admits to Freezing Construction

Minister Ariel: There Will be No More Construction Freezes

Housing Minister declares that there will never be another construction freeze in Jerusalem or Judea and Samaria.

Minister Ariel: There Will be No More Construction Freezes

Minister Threatens Annexation Move will Spell End of Coalition

Yair Lapid says 'you cannot build infrastructure somewhere that won't be part of Israel.'

Minister Threatens Annexation Move will Spell End of Coalition

2013 a Record Year for Jerusalem Construction

Housing minister, Jerusalem mayor say 4,000 apartments are in construction in the capital at this moment.

2013 a Record Year for Jerusalem Construction

Israel Must Continue to Build East of the Green Line.

Israel Must Continue to Build East of the Green Line.

Minister Ariel Up in Arms Over PM's Newest Building Freeze

Prime Minister Netanyahu imposed a building freeze in Judea and Samaria after talks with the PA fell apart several weeks ago.

Minister Ariel Up in Arms Over PM's Newest Building Freeze

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

Yesha Officials Call on PM to 'Stop Punishing Judea and Samaria'

Yesha Council officials say they wish Peace Now building report was true, claim PM is 'punishing' Jewish communities for PA-Hamas pact.

Yesha Officials Call on PM to 'Stop Punishing Judea and Samaria'

Palestinian Arab Buildings On IDF Firing Range Demolished

Illegal buildings east of Shechem demolished, just hours after construction freeze rumors surface.

Palestinian Arab Buildings On IDF Firing Range Demolished

Judea & Samaria Housing Tenders Quadrupled, Says Leftist Group

Peace Now report says new building tenders in Judea and Samaria shot up during 'peace talks.' Yesha Council says the report is false.

Judea & Samaria Housing Tenders Quadrupled, Says Leftist Group

Netanyahu Blocking New Construction, Say Judea & Samaria Mayors

PM cancels building tender hearing Tuesday, prompting frustrated mayors to accuse him of folding to US pressure.

Netanyahu Blocking New Construction, Say Judea & Samaria Mayors

'Abbas Can Have Peace with Israel or Hamas - Not Both'

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu sharply criticizes PA, Abbas Wednesday for demanding more construction freezes.

'Abbas Can Have Peace with Israel or Hamas - Not Both'

'Free Murderers So Enemies Will Agree to Talk to Us?'

Chairman of Bnei Akiva notes that deal to free more terrorists, enact building freeze, 'would hurt our people the most.'

'Free Murderers So Enemies Will Agree to Talk to Us?'

US Denies Deal Finalized For Pollard's Release

Officials deny reports of deal that includes release of Arab terrorists and a building freeze, freedom for Pollard, more talks.

US Denies Deal Finalized For Pollard's Release

All Talk and No Action in Peace Negotiations

PA demands full construction freeze to continue negotiations, says ready for 'Israel's tricks.' Defense Minister: 'I told you so.'

All Talk and No Action in Peace Negotiations

Israel Building 700 New Jerusalem Housing Units

Far-left group Peace Now reports on over 700 new tenders in Gilo neighborhood over 1949 Armistice lines, claims it 'undermines peace.'

Israel Building 700 New Jerusalem Housing Units

Judea Samaria Council Slams 'US Bribery, Arab Blackmail'

Yesha Council denounces US proposal to release Pollard in exchange for hundreds of terrorists and partial building freeze.

Judea Samaria Council Slams 'US Bribery, Arab Blackmail'

Likud Min. Says 'No More One-Sided Concessions'

Saar slams talk of building freeze and terrorist releases, 'no place today' for concessions just to extend talks.

Likud Min. Says 'No More One-Sided Concessions'

Leftist MKs Under Fire for Pressuring Netanyahu

Idea to swap construction freeze for terrorist release sharply criticized, as official notes the request's 'suspicious' timing.

Leftist MKs Under Fire for Pressuring Netanyahu

Abbas Sets Conditions for Extension of Talks

PA Chairman agrees to extend peace talks, but only if Israel freezes construction in Judea and Samaria and releases more terrorists.

Abbas Sets Conditions for Extension of Talks

MKs to Netanyahu: Don't Release Terrorists, Freeze Construction

MKs from Labor, Hatnua and Shas send a letter to the PM, urge him to cancel terrorist release and freeze "settlement" construction instead.

MKs to Netanyahu: Don't Release Terrorists, Freeze Construction

Leftist Jerusalem Councilman Reports Construction

Meretz councilman Alalu says Israel plans 186 new Jewish housing units in eastern Jerusalem.

Leftist Jerusalem Councilman Reports Construction

Erekat: Israel Must Choose - 'Settlements' or Peace

Chief PA negotiator blames Israel for lack of progress in peace talks, says negotiations don't need to be extended.

Erekat: Israel Must Choose - 'Settlements' or Peace

Netanyahu Reiterates Intent to Block Construction Freeze

Prime Minister makes second statement in 72 hours noting that a construction freeze 'will do nothing' to advance talks.

Netanyahu Reiterates Intent to Block Construction Freeze

Netanyahu Hints Building Freeze Not on the Government's Agenda

Prime Minister declares that 'nothing came' of previous building freezes; third indication this week that construction to continue.

Netanyahu Hints Building Freeze Not on the Government's Agenda

Jordan Valley Told to Keep Construction Process Going

Despite rumors of a building freeze, Jordan Valley Regional Council head tells Arutz Sheva senior officials OK'd building process.

Jordan Valley Told to Keep Construction Process Going

Abbas: Freeze Construction or Else...

PA Chairman threatens to end peace talks and turn to international institutions unless Israel freezes construction in Judea and Samaria.

Abbas: Freeze Construction or Else...

'We Will Not Freeze Construction in Judea and Samaria'

Prime Minister assures senior Likud officials that he will reject US pressure for a freeze just before taking off for Washington.

'We Will Not Freeze Construction in Judea and Samaria'

Akunis: Peace is Foreign to the Palestinians

Deputy Minister warns against construction freeze, says that PA's rejection of Kerry's framework proves it doesn't want peace.

Akunis: Peace is Foreign to the Palestinians

Council: Left Can't Stop Us From Opposing Building Freeze

The Judea and Samaria Council has no problem with an “investigation” into ads it has been running in Israeli media, it said Sunday.

Council: Left Can't Stop Us From Opposing Building Freeze

Livni Attacks MKs for Opposing Building Freeze

Justice Minister Tzipi Livni lashes out at nationalist MKs over attempt to prevent another building freeze.

Livni Attacks MKs for Opposing Building Freeze

Netanyahu is Ruled by 'Extremists', Charges Opposition

Opposition slams Netanyahu, after 21 MKs send him a letter clarifying that a construction freeze is out of the question.

Netanyahu is Ruled by 'Extremists', Charges Opposition

MKs to Prime Minister: Building Freeze? Forget about It!

21 deputy ministers and Knesset Members tell Netanyahu another freeze is unacceptable

MKs to Prime Minister: Building Freeze? Forget about It!

Building Freeze? 'Delusional'

Minister Hits Out over Reports US Pushing for Building Freeze

Minister of Housing Uri Ariel says US needs to 'stop and think' about its failures throughout Middle East before pressuring Israel.

Minister Hits Out over Reports US Pushing for Building Freeze

Report: US Demands Settlement Freeze

Israel will have to stop selling housing for Jews outside large settlement blocs, reports IDF Radio.

Report: US Demands Settlement Freeze

Ashton: 'For PA Capital Cancel Jerusalem Building'

EU foreign affairs head demands Israel annul plans on over 700 housing units in capital city which 'threaten bi-national Jerusalem.'

Ashton: 'For PA Capital Cancel Jerusalem Building'

Netanyahu Delays IDF Military Academy Plans for Mount Scopus

IDF military academy plans approved in 2012, passed through bureaucracy; Netanyahu delays program - probably for political reasons.

Netanyahu Delays IDF Military Academy Plans for Mount Scopus

Jews Do Not Need Anyone's Permission to Have Children

Jews Do Not Need Anyone's Permission to Have Children

Shomron Activist: Netanyahu is Making a Big Mistake

Netanyahu’s decision to please the Americans by freezing construction is a huge mistake, says Daniela Weiss.

Shomron Activist: Netanyahu is Making a Big Mistake

Communities Get $10M Compensation for Freeze

Local authorities in Judea and Samaria will receive funds to make up for losses incurred in building freeze.

Communities Get $10M Compensation for Freeze

Activists: 'Unofficial' Building Freeze in Effect

Ever since Israel and the PA have resumed talks, building plans in Judea and Samaria have crawled to a halt, activists said.

Activists: 'Unofficial' Building Freeze in Effect

Shalom: Netanyahu Offered, PA Rejected Yesha Building Freeze

The PA's price for renewing peace talks with Israel was the release of terrorists from Israeli prisons, Minister Silvan Shalom said

Shalom: Netanyahu Offered, PA Rejected Yesha Building Freeze