Har Homa

Since the morning:

Two attempted attacks against soldiers

Terrorists opened fire at an IDF patrol car and an IDF post, and a terrorist attempted to stab a Border Police officer.

Attack foiled:

Terrorist attempts to stab Jew at checkpoint in Jerusalem

A terrorist was neutralized after he attempted a stabbing attack at the Mizmoria checkpoint near the Har Homa neighborhood.

European countries condemn Israel for construction in Jerusalem

France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and Britain condemn Israel for approving construction in the Har Homa neighborhood of Jerusalem.

PA: Israel is provoking Biden

Abbas spokesman: Jerusalem's decision to build in Har Homa neighborhood is a provocation.

Arab League condemns Israeli construction plans

Arab League says new Jerusalem construction is meant to "perpetuate the apartheid system" and "destroy the two-state solution".

EU foreign minister condemns Jerusalem construction

Josep Borrell says new construction in Givat Hamatos and Har Homa is "detrimental to two-state solution".

France and Germany condemn Israeli building plans

France and Germany angered by Netanyahu’s announcement of new construction in Har Homa and Givat Hamatos.

Netanyahu:

5,200 housing units for Jerusalem suburbs

PM together with Jerusalem Mayor and Minister Yariv Levin announce construction of 3,000 housing Units in Givat Hamatos, 2,200 in Har Homa.

Netanyahu freezes Har Homa construction in Jerusalem

Attempts to promote construction of some 2,000 housing units in Har Homa, Jerusalem delayed by Prime Minister's Office.

Hamas-linked cell nabbed following Jerusalem infiltrations

Six suspects arrested following breaches of Jerusalem-area security fence. Bombs, knives found in raid.

Interview

Arabs work adjacent to kindergartens with no security

Parents hold strike on Jerusalem kindergartens, after authorities ignore requests for security in immediate attack range.

Al Jazeera's deceit exposed. What now, Israel?

Defying Terrorism by Building a New Generation of Zionist Youth

Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat says new Ezra movement chapter dedicated to Eyal Yifrah is the best way to honor murdered teens.

Leftist NGO Head: Freeze Meant for Arab Capital in Jerusalem

Har Homa plan cancellation is a fold to Obama pressure, says NGO director, appraising building freeze in capital as 'remarkable.'

Another Freeze? Meetings for 1,500 Units in Jerusalem Cancelled

'Master plan' to build new neighborhood in Har Homa put on hold 'for no reason' - while plans for Arab neighborhoods kept on the agenda.

Netanyahu: Livni and Buji Will Create 'Hamastan 2' in Jerusalem

On a tour of Har Homa neighborhood, prime minister pledges to strengthen Jewish presence in Jerusalem if reelected.

Jerusalem to Invest Millions in Har Homa

Development project to rehabilitate Har Homa neighborhood to be implemented within weeks, include parks, roads, green spaces.

New Jerusalem Building Plan 'A Drop in the Bucket'

244 units approved, most after years of shelving, as deputy mayor slams US criticism and slow pace of construction.

Guess Who is Building in Jerusalem?

Leftist Jerusalem Councilman Reports Construction

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

Ignoring Boycotters, Keys Gives Sold-Out Concert Tonight

Ad hoc team of Israel supporters effectively fights off boycotters on the singer's Facebook page as she prepares for her show.

Jerusalem Official on Housing Push: ‘I Forgot Kerry was Here’

Jerusalem deputy mayor says he ‘forgot Kerry was here’ when he submitted a ‘routine’ measure on a local housing project.

Leftists Angry: 69 Jerusalem Homes Approved

Planning committee finalizes approval of 69 homes in Har Homa neighborhood.

Jerusalem: Arab Youths Attack Jewish Children

Two Arab youths attacked 10 children, burned holy books and the Jewish flag.

'Final Approval' for 800 Jerusalem Homes

An NGO has announced that final approval was passed for 800 new housing units in Jerusalem.

Arab Wedding Hall Disturbs Jews on Yom Kippur

Jewish residents of Har Homa disturbed by nearby wedding hall on the holiest day of the year. The police did nothing.

'I'm Glad Har Homa is in the Headlines'

The head of the Har Homa residents’ committee is not worried about the criticism regarding construction of homes in his neighborhood

EU ‘Disappointed’ at Decision to Build in Har Homa

The EU disappointed by plan to build new homes in Jerusalem, says "settlement activities are illegal under international law."

930 Homes Approved for Har Homa

The Interior Ministry on Thursday authorized sale and construction of 930 new housing units in the Har Homa neighborhood.

King at Conference: Bibi is Dividing Jerusalem

Eight Jerusalem neighborhoods are off-limits to Jews, Aryeh King told Jerusalem Conference participants yesterday, causing a stir.

Har Homa Construction Plans Held Up

Three eastern Jerusalem construction plans were taken off planning council's agenda. Councilman: Even if only bureaucratic, this must not happen.

Media Trying to Make Crisis out of Building for Jews in Capital

Mainstream media, led by Israeli papers, are trying to make a crisis out of previously approved homes for Jews in Jerusalem, the government says.

Netanyahu: Jerusalem is Not a Settlement

Jerusalem is not a “settlement;” it is Israel's capital city, Netanyahu says in response to criticism.

US Suggests Building Tenders Timed to Embarrass Netanyahu

Statement in Jerusalem on new housing units while Netanyahu meets with Biden may be aimed at “embarrassing” the Prime Minister, the US suggested.

Despite US Pressure, Har Homa Construction Continuing Quietly

The Chairman of Har Homa authority in southern Jerusalem says construction in the neighborhood is continuing apace, US demands notwithstanding.