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.
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.
Palestinian Authority officials condemn Israel's decision to build in Jerusalem, call on international community to take action.
Jordan will ask for the Security Council to discuss Israeli construction in Jerusalem.
A diplomatic source responds to the criticism over Israel's plans to build in Jerusalem. "Israel has the right to build anywhere."
US blasts Israel for building in J'lem, says Jewish apartments are 'illegitimate settlement activity' that 'prejudges' capital's future.
EU dangles 'future development of relations with Israel' on peace talks, claims Jewish homes 'question Israel's commitment to peace.'
PM vows that Israel will not yield on 3 issues: Jerusalem, Temple Mount, and a Palestinian state without 'mutual recognition.'
Deputy Minister admits Israel losing the media war, but insists: 'it is our duty to build, just like in Washington, Paris, London.'
Senior Fatah official Jibril Rajoub says Israeli plans to build homes for Jews in Jerusalem will lead to 'explosion' in violence.
"Netanyahu is working for the settlers", says Meretz chairwoman amid reports that Netanyahu will approve new homes in Judea and Samaria.
Jordanian ambassador says that continued Israeli construction in Judea and Samaria would jeopardize peace agreement.
Building was the appropriate response to Wednesday's terror attack, says Economics Minister Naftali Bennett.
Israel will continue to build in Jerusalem, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu said Sunday.
Opposition leader has sharp criticism for Netanyahu after White House spokesman blasts PM for critcizing American values.
Amid a spat with Washington over construction in Jerusalem, PM Netanyahu and President Rivlin meet to discuss Netanyahu's visit to U.S.
As of June 30, there were 94,450 homes and apartments under construction in Israel; by August 31, 26,920 were still unsold.
The tit for tat between Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and the White House on building in Givat Hamatos continued Monday.
In CBS interview, Prime Minister Netanyahu says he is "baffled" by U.S. condemnation of Israeli plans to build in Jerusalem.
UTJ MK Uri Maklev would like to give workers building the new Route 1 a few days off - during chol hamo'ed Sukkot.
Once again, EU says the future of its Israel relations depend on 'commitment to peace' - following their agenda in the Middle East.
'I told the truth in the meetings that I held,' Netanyahu notes, summing up eventful Washington trip.
Anti-Defamation League criticizes the tone and timing of the Obama administration’s criticism of Israel's construction in Jerusalem.
State Department spokeswoman dismisses Netanyahu's statement that Washington didn't have the facts when it condemned Jerusalem construction.
Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon clarifies that Israel will continue to build in Jerusalem despite international criticism over the move.
French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius says new construction in Givat Hamatos is a "direct threat" to the two-state solution.
House prices in Israel may still be rising - but so are building standards.
Livni claims that the Jewish Home party is more dangerous than Peace Now. Jewish Home: She should vent her frustrations on the Palestinians.
Israeli radio reports unusually harsh criticism leveled by Israeli PM against Washington's own harsh criticism of Jerusalem building.
Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat said he was not concerned over US criticism of construction in Jerusalem.
Prime Minister Netanyahu dismisses Washington's criticism over construction in Jerusalem, says Jews should not be discriminated against.
State Department uses unusually harsh language when criticizing Israel’s approval of 2,610 homes in Jerusalem.
Shortly before Jewish construction worker fell to his death, a 500 kg generator inexplicably fell from same story of same building.
'Leftist' Mayor Barkat dismisses Aryeh King for petitioning housing plans he charges threaten balance of capital.
Washington says Israel's decision to assign land in Gush Etzion as state land is “counterproductive”.
As Hamas's deadly 'terror tunnels' continue to hit headlines, Israel is investing in a more life-giving type of tunnel.
Construction in Judea and Samaria has come to a screaming halt as heads of the Binyamin Regional Council evaluate the security situation.
After loudly announcing the construction as its response to the Hamas-Fatah deal, Israel is quietly rolling back the plan, a report said.
The government authorized on Sunday the entry of 2,000 additional construction workers - with many more on the way.
Deal to provide subsidized training for Jewish construction workers, in bid to both solve housing and hareidi integration problems.
Ban Ki-Moon adds his criticism of new construction to that of US, EU, slams 'unilateral actions' despite approving PA unilateral moves.
EU 'deeply disappointed' by plans for 3,300 new housing units in Judea, Samaria and Jerusalem, threatens 'isolation and damage to Israel.'
Hours after tenders on 1,500 new homes announced, previously frozen plans unblocked in latest response to PLO unity government.
In the face of PA, US opposition, nationalist leaders stand behind gov't decision to build 1,500 new homes in Judea, Samaria and Jerusalem.
PLO officials vow to go to the UN Security Council over Israel's commitment to build 1,500 new Jewish homes, calls move a 'grave violation.'
Washington opposes construction as a matter of principle, Shapiro claims - as well as negotiating with Hamas.
Adviser to Mahmoud Abbas threatens 'unprecedented' response to Judea-Samaria building tenders.
Martin Indyk lashes out at Israel again over failed peace talks, says 'settlements undermine Israel's Jewish future.'
Ariel hints at Livni, noting 'when ministers say 1,000 times that we're guilty, in the end they hear it across the sea.'
Kerry tells Senate 'Israel didn't release Palestinian prisoners...announced settlements in Jerusalem, and poof, that was it.'
Extremist youths vandalize IDF outpost, but ensure IDF soldiers are unhurt; unit shocked.
Hundreds of millions of shekels in money for new construction delayed transfer after MK Elazar Stern complains.
Chief PA negotiator accuses Israel of taking “actions against the Palestinian people” that indicate that it has “chosen settlers.”
A spokesman for PA Chairman Abbas claims that Israeli construction in Judea and Samaria had caused peace talks to reach an impasse.
IDF Civil Authority spokesman reveals Defense Ministry advanced plans for six communities.
When government promises a 'discount,' it's time to watch your wallet, warns the CEO of a large Israeli construction company
Meretz councilman Alalu says Israel plans 186 new Jewish housing units in eastern Jerusalem.
Yesha Council says statistics showing tremendous growth in Judea, Samaria is simply the result of a building freeze in the previous year.
Peace Now irked at the revelation, blames Netanyahu government; meanwhile, building is up all over Israel.
NCYI accuses State Department of breaching 1995 Jerusalem Embassy Act and Kerry's senate position by criticizing building plans.
EU foreign affairs head demands Israel annul plans on over 700 housing units in capital city which 'threaten bi-national Jerusalem.'