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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.

Netanyahu: International Criticism, Not Building, Impedes Peace

Erekat: Construction Punishable Under International Law

Palestinian Authority officials condemn Israel's decision to build in Jerusalem, call on international community to take action.

Erekat: Construction Punishable Under International Law

Jordan to Request Security Council Session on Behalf of the PA

Jordan will ask for the Security Council to discuss Israeli construction in Jerusalem.

Jordan to Request Security Council Session on Behalf of the PA

Diplomatic Source: The World 'Will Get Over It'

A diplomatic source responds to the criticism over Israel's plans to build in Jerusalem. "Israel has the right to build anywhere."

Diplomatic Source: The World 'Will Get Over It'

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.

State Department: Jewish Homes 'Incompatible with Peace'

EU Threatens Israel - Again - Over Jerusalem Apartments

EU dangles 'future development of relations with Israel' on peace talks, claims Jewish homes 'question Israel's commitment to peace.'

EU Threatens Israel - Again - Over Jerusalem Apartments

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.'

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

MKs Slam Media 'Hypocrisy' over Jerusalem Construction

Deputy Minister admits Israel losing the media war, but insists: 'it is our duty to build, just like in Washington, Paris, London.'

MKs Slam Media 'Hypocrisy' over Jerusalem Construction

PA Official Threatens: Jerusalem Building Will Cause 'Explosion'

Senior Fatah official Jibril Rajoub says Israeli plans to build homes for Jews in Jerusalem will lead to 'explosion' in violence.

PA Official Threatens: Jerusalem Building Will Cause 'Explosion'

Leftists Outraged at Netanyahu's New Construction Plan

"Netanyahu is working for the settlers", says Meretz chairwoman amid reports that Netanyahu will approve new homes in Judea and Samaria.

Leftists Outraged at Netanyahu's New Construction Plan

Jordan: 'Settlement' Construction Endangers Peace Agreement

Jordanian ambassador says that continued Israeli construction in Judea and Samaria would jeopardize peace agreement.

Jordan: 'Settlement' Construction Endangers Peace Agreement

Bennett: Only Building Will End Jerusalem Terror

Building was the appropriate response to Wednesday's terror attack, says Economics Minister Naftali Bennett.

Bennett: Only Building Will End Jerusalem Terror

PM: Nothing Can Stop Us From Building In Jerusalem

Israel will continue to build in Jerusalem, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu said Sunday.

PM: Nothing Can Stop Us From Building In Jerusalem

Herzog Blasts Netanyahu Over Spat with Washington

Opposition leader has sharp criticism for Netanyahu after White House spokesman blasts PM for critcizing American values.

Herzog Blasts Netanyahu Over Spat with Washington

Rivlin: Jerusalem is Our Capital, the World Must Understand That

Amid a spat with Washington over construction in Jerusalem, PM Netanyahu and President Rivlin meet to discuss Netanyahu's visit to U.S.

Rivlin: Jerusalem is Our Capital, the World Must Understand That

Apartment Glut Develops as Israelis Wait for Zero VAT

As of June 30, there were 94,450 homes and apartments under construction in Israel; by August 31, 26,920 were still unsold.

Apartment Glut Develops as Israelis Wait for Zero VAT

White House: Our 'Values' Built Iron Dome

The tit for tat between Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and the White House on building in Givat Hamatos continued Monday.

White House: Our 'Values' Built Iron Dome

Netanyahu: Criticism of Construction is Against American Values

In CBS interview, Prime Minister Netanyahu says he is "baffled" by U.S. condemnation of Israeli plans to build in Jerusalem.

Netanyahu: Criticism of Construction is Against American Values

MK Maklev: Shut Down Route 1 Work for Holiday

UTJ MK Uri Maklev would like to give workers building the new Route 1 a few days off - during chol hamo'ed Sukkot.

MK Maklev: Shut Down Route 1 Work for Holiday

EU Threatens Israel Over Construction Plans in Jerusalem

Once again, EU says the future of its Israel relations depend on 'commitment to peace' - following their agenda in the Middle East.

EU Threatens Israel Over Construction Plans in Jerusalem

Netanyahu Returns to Israel, Praises 'National Mission' to US

'I told the truth in the meetings that I held,' Netanyahu notes, summing up eventful Washington trip.

Netanyahu Returns to Israel, Praises 'National Mission' to US

ADL Slams Obama Over 'Myopic' Criticism of Israel

Anti-Defamation League criticizes the tone and timing of the Obama administration’s criticism of Israel's construction in Jerusalem.

ADL Slams Obama Over 'Myopic' Criticism of Israel

U.S. Responds to Netanyahu: We Have the Facts

State Department spokeswoman dismisses Netanyahu's statement that Washington didn't have the facts when it condemned Jerusalem construction.

U.S. Responds to Netanyahu: We Have the Facts

Ya'alon: We'll Build in Jerusalem And Won't Apologize for It

Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon clarifies that Israel will continue to build in Jerusalem despite international criticism over the move.

Ya'alon: We'll Build in Jerusalem And Won't Apologize for It

France Condemns Israel Over Jerusalem Construction

French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius says new construction in Givat Hamatos is a "direct threat" to the two-state solution.

France Condemns Israel Over Jerusalem Construction

Jerusalem Housing Project Sets New Bar for Quality of Life

House prices in Israel may still be rising - but so are building standards.

Jerusalem Housing Project Sets New Bar for Quality of Life

Livni: Jewish Home 'Endangers Israel More Than Peace Now'

Livni claims that the Jewish Home party is more dangerous than Peace Now. Jewish Home: She should vent her frustrations on the Palestinians.

Livni: Jewish Home 'Endangers Israel More Than Peace Now'

Netanyahu Told Obama to 'Check the Facts' Before Criticizing

Israeli radio reports unusually harsh criticism leveled by Israeli PM against Washington's own harsh criticism of Jerusalem building.

Netanyahu Told Obama to 'Check the Facts' Before Criticizing

Barkat: US Entitled to its Opinion, But Building Will Continue

Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat said he was not concerned over US criticism of construction in Jerusalem.

Barkat: US Entitled to its Opinion, But Building Will Continue

Netanyahu: I Can't Tell a Jew Not to Live in Jerusalem

Prime Minister Netanyahu dismisses Washington's criticism over construction in Jerusalem, says Jews should not be discriminated against.

Netanyahu: I Can't Tell a Jew Not to Live in Jerusalem

U.S.: Jerusalem Construction 'Poisons' the Atmosphere

State Department uses unusually harsh language when criticizing Israel’s approval of 2,610 homes in Jerusalem.

U.S.: Jerusalem Construction 'Poisons' the Atmosphere

Police Suspect Prior Incident Connected to Rappeler's Murder

Shortly before Jewish construction worker fell to his death, a 500 kg generator inexplicably fell from same story of same building.

Police Suspect Prior Incident Connected to Rappeler's Murder

Jerusalem Councilman Dismissed After Opposing Arab Building

'Leftist' Mayor Barkat dismisses Aryeh King for petitioning housing plans he charges threaten balance of capital.

Jerusalem Councilman Dismissed After Opposing Arab Building

U.S. Condemns 'Expropriation' in Gush Etzion

Washington says Israel's decision to assign land in Gush Etzion as state land is “counterproductive”.

U.S. Condemns 'Expropriation' in Gush Etzion

Tunnels for Tunnels: Key Jerusalem-TA Highway Tunnel Completed

As Hamas's deadly 'terror tunnels' continue to hit headlines, Israel is investing in a more life-giving type of tunnel.

Tunnels for Tunnels: Key Jerusalem-TA Highway Tunnel Completed

Binyamin Official: For Better or Worse, We Need Arab Workers

Construction in Judea and Samaria has come to a screaming halt as heads of the Binyamin Regional Council evaluate the security situation.

Binyamin Official: For Better or Worse, We Need Arab Workers

Report: Israel Won't Build New Homes, After All

After loudly announcing the construction as its response to the Hamas-Fatah deal, Israel is quietly rolling back the plan, a report said.

Report: Israel Won't Build New Homes, After All

Govt. Sees 15,000 Foreign Building Workers Here by 2019

The government authorized on Sunday the entry of 2,000 additional construction workers - with many more on the way.

Govt. Sees 15,000 Foreign Building Workers Here by 2019

Government Introduces Incentive Program for Construction Workers

Deal to provide subsidized training for Jewish construction workers, in bid to both solve housing and hareidi integration problems.

Government Introduces Incentive Program for Construction Workers

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

Israel Unfreezes 1,800 New Judea and Samaria Homes

Hours after tenders on 1,500 new homes announced, previously frozen plans unblocked in latest response to PLO unity government.

Israel Unfreezes 1,800 New Judea and Samaria Homes

Nationalists Rally Behind Judea-Samaria Construction Tenders

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.

Nationalists Rally Behind Judea-Samaria Construction Tenders

PA to Appeal to UN Over Israeli Construction

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.'

PA to Appeal to UN Over Israeli Construction

US Ambassador Condemns Construction Announcement

Washington opposes construction as a matter of principle, Shapiro claims - as well as negotiating with Hamas.

US Ambassador Condemns Construction Announcement

PA Calls on US to Take 'Serious Steps' over Israeli Building

Adviser to Mahmoud Abbas threatens 'unprecedented' response to Judea-Samaria building tenders.

PA Calls on US to Take 'Serious Steps' over Israeli Building

US Official Claims Israel Torpedoed Talks on Purpose

Martin Indyk lashes out at Israel again over failed peace talks, says 'settlements undermine Israel's Jewish future.'

US Official Claims Israel Torpedoed Talks on Purpose

Ariel Says 'Israeli Ministers Caused Kerry to Blame Israel'

Ariel hints at Livni, noting 'when ministers say 1,000 times that we're guilty, in the end they hear it across the sea.'

Ariel Says 'Israeli Ministers Caused Kerry to Blame Israel'

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Kerry Blames Israel

Kerry tells Senate 'Israel didn't release Palestinian prisoners...announced settlements in Jerusalem, and poof, that was it.'

Kerry Blames Israel

IDF Outpost Destroyed in Yitzhar

Extremist youths vandalize IDF outpost, but ensure IDF soldiers are unhurt; unit shocked.

IDF Outpost Destroyed in Yitzhar

Funding Frozen to Ministry of Housing Projects

Hundreds of millions of shekels in money for new construction delayed transfer after MK Elazar Stern complains.

Funding Frozen to Ministry of Housing Projects

Erekat: Israel Systemically Makes Effort to Spoil Talks

Chief PA negotiator accuses Israel of taking “actions against the Palestinian people” that indicate that it has “chosen settlers.”

Erekat: Israel Systemically Makes Effort to Spoil Talks

PA: 'Settlements' Caused the Talks to Fail

A spokesman for PA Chairman Abbas claims that Israeli construction in Judea and Samaria had caused peace talks to reach an impasse.

PA: 'Settlements' Caused the Talks to Fail

2,000 New Judea & Samaria Housing Units Announced

IDF Civil Authority spokesman reveals Defense Ministry advanced plans for six communities.

2,000 New Judea & Samaria Housing Units Announced

CEO: Lapid's 'Cost-Cutting' Plan Likely to Drive Up Home Prices

When government promises a 'discount,' it's time to watch your wallet, warns the CEO of a large Israeli construction company

CEO: Lapid's 'Cost-Cutting' Plan Likely to Drive Up Home Prices

Leftist Jerusalem Councilman Reports Construction

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

Leftist Jerusalem Councilman Reports Construction

Jump in Settlement Building is an Illusion, Says Yesha Council

Yesha Council says statistics showing tremendous growth in Judea, Samaria is simply the result of a building freeze in the previous year.

Jump in Settlement Building is an Illusion, Says Yesha Council

Statistics: Judea and Samaria Building Up 123.7%

Peace Now irked at the revelation, blames Netanyahu government; meanwhile, building is up all over Israel.

Statistics: Judea and Samaria Building Up 123.7%

'State Dept. Opposes US Law, Kerry's Senate Record'

NCYI accuses State Department of breaching 1995 Jerusalem Embassy Act and Kerry's senate position by criticizing building plans.

'State Dept. Opposes US Law, Kerry's Senate Record'

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'