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Netanyahu's office denies he agreed to construction freeze

Prime Minister's Office categorically denies reports that Netanyahu agreed to a quiet construction freeze in Judea and Samaria.

MK Lavie: State should take responsibility for wounded soldier

MK Lavie calls on Defense Ministry to cut red tape and build ramp so that wounded soldier can finally go home.

Report: Abu Mazen boycotting Middle East Quartet

It seems the PA can't take the heat: in wake of accusations levelled in the Quartet report, Abbas calls for the boycott of Mid-East Quartet.

Mayor Barkat: Government 'forced a building freeze on Jerusalem'

Jerusalem Mayor marks Jerusalem Day by praising residents for 'coping' with terror wave, accuses govt. of Jewish construction freeze.

Housing Minister: Government isn't building in Judea and Samaria

Construction and Housing Minister Yoav Galant admits the government’s policy is not to build in Judea and Samaria.

Report: Netanyahu and Herzog have agreed on construction freeze

Channel 10 News reveals that Netanyahu and Herzog are drafting an announcement on a freeze on construction in Judea and Samaria.

Herzog demands official building freeze in Judea and Samaria

Negotiations to expand coalition gaining momentum as Herzog looks to win over support within party, extract concessions from Netanyahu.

Revealed: When Clinton tried to quash 'right-wing Israel'

New book exposes how Livni refused Clinton's 2009 demand she join unity government, and Clinton's tensions with 'f***ing Bibi.'

Netanyahu 'admits he opposes the settlements'

Livni applauds as PM rejects reports of building approval for over 200 new homes in Judea-Samaria, saying it isn't new construction.

'Historic opportunity' for Judea and Samaria communities

Local councilman sees 'historic opportunity' for growing Jewish presence in Judea and Samaria - despite the ongoing building freeze.

Ministers and marriage?

While on a tour, Minister of Tourism and Samaria Regional Council Head helped a groom-to-be propose to his sweetheart.

'It's not a building freeze, it's an eviction'

Ma'ale Adumim children grow up, want to build homes but can't. 'Our youths are being evicted,' says Mayor Benny Casriel.

'The thin line between criminals and terrorists'

Nighttime raid arrests Arabs who robbed Jewish farmers; IDF commander warns 'today's thief is tomorrow's murderer.'

Judea and Samaria Council leaders are tired of empty promises

Judea, Samaria council heads call on Knesset members to support coalition only if construction freeze ceases.

Martin Indyk's selective amnesia

Arutz Sheva exclusive

Jewish Home behind Jerusalem building thaw

Naftali Bennett, Uri Ariel presented ultimatum to Netanyahu, Arutz Sheva has learned - to lift freeze in exchange for vote on budget.

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.

'Bibi freezes and Bennett is silent'

Leaders of Judea-Samaria towns warn that by silently going along with PM's building freeze, Jewish Home not meeting needs of constituents.

Bennett supports Temple Mount Jewish prayer ban

Bennett: 'I'm for preserving status quo, now it is correct not to allow Jews to pray,' says Jewish construction is ongoing.

Exposé: Netanyahu governments have built the least

Building in Judea-Samaria just over 1/4 of what it was under Ehud Barak, and half of figures under Ariel Sharon.

Poll: 50% of Israelis against building freezes

Puzzling poll reveals 55% of Israelis believe 'settlers' are 'an obstacle for peace,' but similar number against building freeze.

Why are we fighting and what is our best response?

Stop the 'soft' building freeze, MKs and Yesha officials demand

Jewish Home MKs and heads of local authorities demand Naftali Bennett 'take action' against lack of construction in Judea-Samaria.

Netanyahu: There is no Building Freeze

In visit to Gaza region, PM says Hamas 'got the message' and IDF is in control, denies he has been freezing 'settlements.'

Netanyahu: We Guard Islamic Sites Better than Arabs Do

Prime Minister says construction in Judea and Samaria is down – to disprove Arab claims.

Building Should Not be a Response to Arab Terror

Jewish Home MK: Let's Force Netanyahu to Get Tough on Terror

MK Bezalel Smotrich wants his faction to strong-arm Netanyahu into undoing construction freeze.

US Denies Reports it Threatened Israel

State Dept. says reports that Obama caused Netanyahu to fold on Judea-Samaria construction with veto threat are 'false.'

Judea-Samaria Heads: Netanyahu Gave Us No Answers

Regional council heads complain after meeting with PM that he refused demands of the public in folding to Obama's pressure not to build.

How Should Israel Deal With Abbas-Inspired Depravity?

Minister Urges Judea-Samaria Not to Give Up on Building

Demolitions aside, ministers trying to stop the de facto building freeze, Agriculture Minister Uri Ariel tells Arutz Sheva.

Minister: We Won't Sit Still for De Facto Building Freeze

Uri Ariel confirmed what many Israelis fear - that there is a de facto, if not de jure, building freeze in Judea and Samaria.

Netanyahu Reveals Abbas's Building Freeze 'Trick'

PM opens up about covert construction freeze, saying in secret meetings Abbas demanded continuation of the non-official 'gesture.'

US, EU Condemn 'Illegal' Building in Jerusalem

Plans released to build 900 homes in Ramat Shlomo. EU, US condemn 'illegal' and 'disappointing' move.

New Government to Legalize Jewish Buildings in Judea-Samaria

Coalition deal between Likud and Jewish Home establishes team to arrange legality of buildings and neighborhoods.

Peace Now: Jerusalem Building 'G-d Forbid' a Sign of the Future

Radical leftist group laments tenders on 77 new homes in northern Jerusalem, saying it indicates coalition govt. will 'prevent peace.'

UN Envoy Says Security Council can Force 'Peace Framework'

In ironic call given freeze now in place, envoy Serry says Jewish construction 'kills possibility of peace' in his very last report.

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.

Min. Ariel Snipes at PM over Broken Promises

One week from the elections, Jewish Home minister launches attack on Netanyahu over building freeze.

The Solution to the Housing Crisis Lies in Samaria

'The Settlement Floodgates Have Opened'

Radical NGO reports government announced 450 new homes in Judea-Samaria region 'for elections'; PLO calls it a 'war crime.'

Netanyahu Calls to Support Critically Wounded 11 Year Old

Netanyahu speaks to Samaria leader after girl seriously wounded in firebomb attack, is told 'unfreeze building to support residents.'

Samaria Leader Says Right Has to Prove Itself Before Elections

Benny Katzover is worried about push for Palestinian state as result of elections, calls on Netanyahu to keep promises and lift freeze.

State Dept: Position on 'Settlements' Won't Change After Obama

State Department spokeswoman responds to Minister Ya'alon's comment that Obama is responsible for construction freeze.

Ya'alon Says 'Obama Administration Won't Last Forever'

Ya'alon blames covert building freeze in Judea-Samaria on Obama's pressure, says Jewish Home ministers consented to freeze.

Defense Minister Admits to Discrimination Against Jews

MK Struk slams Ya'alon over bevy of unjust practices in Judea-Samaria favoring illegal Arab activity, changing facts on the ground.

Disgruntled Jewish Home Forum Demands Action on Building Freeze

Jewish Home members in Judea, Samaria shocked as party continues to sit in government as regional development collapses.

Leftists Livid: 44 Critical Roads Slated for Judea-Samaria

Is the 'covert' building freeze due to be torpedoed entirely? Half of long-standing plan for new roads approved as leftists fume.

'Israel Speaks Loudly and Carries No Stick'

Ex-Yesha Council head in Washington says US relations looking up, building freeze remains 'absolute' despite vocal declarations.

EU Foreign Affairs Chief: Jewish Homes 'Detrimental to Peace'

Federica Mogherini says building Jewish homes in capital questions Israel's 'commitment to peace' prior to official visit.

Housing Minister Wants 'No Limits from Any Gentile' on Building

Construction and Housing Minister Uri Ariel visits Rachel's Tomb, says it is time to build freely for Jews throughout the Land of Israel.

Erekat: Jewish Homes in Jerusalem a 'Slap in the Face' to US

PA chief negotiator Saeb Erekat livid over more construction announcements, claims move insults US, international community, peace.

Minister Says Building Freeze Must Also Apply to Palestinians

Housing Minister Uri Ariel says he opposes any building freeze, but takes issue with 'blatant discrimination' between Jews and Arabs.

Housing Minister: Jewish Building Freeze Ends Now

'We will not agree to the freeze anymore,' states Jewish Home housing minister, in the latest of many similar declarations.

Lapid Withholds Funding to Judea and Samaria

Finance Minister refuses PM's order to transfer funds for infrastructure in Judea-Samaria: 'Money should go to Kiryat Shmona, not Yitzhar.'

Arutz Sheva exclusive

Knesset Speaker: 'American Critics Are Out of Touch'

Jewish neighborhoods in Jerusalem are not up for grabs, says Edelstein, calling to 'end discrimination against Judea and Samaria.'

Netanyahu: International Criticism, Not Building, Impedes Peace

PM fires back at US statement that Jewish homes hinder peace, says building in capital is the same as doing so in Paris or London.

State Department: Jewish Homes 'Incompatible with Peace'

US blasts Israel for building in J'lem, says Jewish apartments are 'illegitimate settlement activity' that 'prejudges' capital's future.

At Knesset Opening Session, Netanyahu Draws Israel's Red Lines

PM vows that Israel will not yield on 3 issues: Jerusalem, Temple Mount, and a Palestinian state without 'mutual recognition.'