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Itamar Massacre Fails to Change Obama’s Anti-Settlement Policy

Israel’s building plans as a response to Arab terror don't move US, which says settlements are illegitimate. MK Katz: "Gov’t must build more.”

Rallies at 5 P.M. Sunday: Build Homes for Jews

Country-wide rallies set for 5 p.m. Sunday to call for new homes for Jews in Judea and Samaria. “Palestinian Authority is not a peace partner.”

Government OKs 500 NewYesha Homes, Which Calls It ‘Small Step''

The government responded to the murder of the Fogel family by approving 500 new homes in Yesha, but all of them in major population centers.

MK Danon to Netanyahu: Do Not Cede Land to Arabs

MK Danny Danon (Likud) collects signatures from heads of local party branches for a letter calling Netanyahu to end freeze in Judea and Samaria.

Building Continues in Samaria as Abbas calls for New Freeze

New classrooms are dedicated in Samaria as construction of public buildings continues despite the freeze on new homes. Abbas calls for new freeze.

Atias: Shortage of 6,000 Housing Units in Judea and Samaria

Housing Minister Ariel Atias attends dedication ceremony for Karnei Shomron community center, promises to work to end the construction freeze.

MKs Want to End Barak's Control of Judea, Samaria Housing

MKs Miri Regev and Ze'ev Elkin call to take authority for approving Judea and Samaria construction out of Barak's hands.

New Bid to Remove De Facto Freeze on Jews in Judea and Samaria

A Knesset ministerial committee is discussing on Sunday a bill to give Jews in Judea and Samaria the rights that other Israeli citizens enjoy.

Saar: No More Lies, We're Keeping Hevron

Education Minister Saar visits Gush Etzion, says students will be taken to see Jewish holy sites in Hevron.

Media Whips Up Flames over ‘Old-New’ Gilo Building Plan

Media whip up opposition to expected approval of another bureaucratic step for a previously announced building project in southern Jerusalem.

Construction Boom in Judea and Samaria

NYTimes reports on a building boom in Yesha, explaining why it's a "problem."

Arab States to US: 'Don't Close Door to Peace'

Members of the Arab League's “Followup Committee” don't want the United States to give up efforts to reach a deal between Israel and the PA.

It's Official: Freeze Deal has Failed

U.S., Israel have come to a dead end in talks over a second freeze on construction for Jews living east of the armistice line, Channel 2 reports.

Katz: Freeze Outweighs Efforts to Restrain Housing Prices

While Netanyahu plans frequent periodic steps to lower housing prices, opponents say the construction freeze trumps all such measures.

New Homes in Jerusalem Disprove ‘De Facto Freeze’

Jerusalem’s preliminary approval on Monday for 130 new apartments in the southern area of Gilo disproves rumors of a “de facto freeze.”

Report: Clinton and Obama Pulled 'Bait and Switch' on Netanyahu

A senior diplomatic source says Clinton made promises, then backed out saying Obama disagreed. No letter is coming.

Landau: U.S. Commitment is Limited

Minister Uzi Landau explains that any U.S. commitment to Israel regarding the freeze is limited.

Netanyahu: Second Freeze to be More Strict

The second Judea and Samaria construction freeze will include a ban on completing half-finished building projects, PM says.

Two Arrested as Thousands Protest Second Freeze

Thousands protested in Jerusalem Sunday against continuing the the freeze on construction in Judea and Samaria.

Abbas Says ‘No’ to US Freeze Proposal

Abbas consults with Egypt and turns down the US proposal for a new freeze on Jewish homes – unless it formally includes parts of Jerusalem.

Yesha: A New Building Freeze Likely To Be Ignored

Leaders of Jewish towns in Judea and Samaria are on strike Sunday, but Yesha leader Dayan warns there is more to come, such as ignoring a freeze.

Rabbis: Construction Freeze is Forbidden Like Bloodshed

Rabbinical Congress for Peace rabbis begin collecting signatures against the new Judea and Samaria construction freeze.

MKs Who Signed Petition Against Freeze are Feeling the Heat

Likud Coalition chairman.Elkin confirms he 'heard a rumor' that the PM wants to sack those who signed a petition against the new housing freeze.

Likud MKs: If PM Ignores Us, We're Ready to Fight

INN asked Likud MK's what they will do if PM Netanyahu manages to push through freeze extension, He'll be fighting us instead of Obama, they said.

Renowned Rabbis Call on Netanyahu Not to Resume Freeze

Top Zionist Rabbis hold emergency conference in Jerusalem, telling Netanyahu to stay true to his promises and not resume construction freeze.

Minister Landau: US Demanding Much More Than 3-Month Freeze

Media is wrong, says minister; Israel won't get promised benefits for an extended freeze, they only kick in if a full agreement is reached.

Rabbi Dov Lior Tells PM: Stand Like a Rock Against Our Enemies

Rabbi Lior, a leading religious-Zionist rabbi, called on Netanyahu not to budge in the face of US pressure. Emergency meeting of rabbis called.

Katz: Construction Resumption Will Allay Housing Crisis

PM Netanyahu has plan to save the rising housing market. Housing experts say it won't work; MK Yaakov Katz says the ongoing freeze makes it worse.

Barak: 20 Jets Outweigh PM's Political Discomfort

Defense Minister says Obama's offer would give Israel a total of 40 stealth fighters, which it wanted originally but could not afford.

Likud Nationalists Launch 48-Hour Marathon Anti-Freeze Effort

Seven of the Likud's Knesset members met in Minister Edelstein's bureau and planned their strategy to counter Obama's pressures.

Arab League Set to Reject Freeze, Waits for Better US Offers

The Arab League is waiting to see what the US offers to entice the PA into direct talks, and will likely reject Clinton’s freeze, an official said.

Analysis: Abbas Silent on Freeze, Likud Argues and Obama Cheers

Analysis: The Likud is squabbling over a new building freeze, Kadima waits in the wings, Obama cheers – and PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas is silent.

Obama Praises Netanyahu Over New Freeze; Ball in PA Court

Obama says Netanyahu is showing seriousness by deciding on new freeze, while sources say nothing has been decided yet.

Likud's Danon: Join Forces to Stop Freeze 'Disgrace'

Likud MK in emergency meeting with Judea and Samaria leaders, says 'parliamentary measures' may be taken against further freeze.

Nationalist Rage Against Shas Over Freeze

Sephardic-hareidi politicians said they would abstain in a vote on extending the anti-Jewish building freeze in Judea and Samaria.

Shas to Obama: Put a Promise in Writing

Shas Chairman Yishai said he will not vote against a new temporary freeze if Obama writes a letter that Israel can resume building after 90 days.

Most Likud MKs against New Freeze Plan; Jewish Home Split

Most Likud Knesset Members are against the new building freeze proposed by the US and accepted by Netanyahu, the Knesset coalition leader says.

PA Critical of New Freeze Plan

The Palestinian Authority expressed criticism of the new “building freeze” that Netanyahu has accepted. It wants all of Jerusalem included.

Netanyahu Presents US Demand for 3-Month Freeze

PM convenes mini-Cabinet to vote on US demand that Israel re-freeze Jewish construction in Judea and Samaria for another three months.

Hershkowitz Would Make Deal, Freeze Construction

Jewish Home head Minister Hershkowitz said he would agree to a short freeze on Judea and Samaria construction if Obama promised it was the last.

MK Katz: If Netanyahu Declares a New Freeze We’ll Overthrow Him

National Union leader declares that his party will provide PM with a safety net as long as no new construction freeze is announced.

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.

Report to Knesset Lobby: Building Still Frozen in Most of Yesha

The Knesset's Land of Israel lobby told: In 80 percent of Yesha the freeze has not thawed , since Ehud Barak has not signed approved permits.

Ketzaleh: Build 100,000 Units of Low Cost Government Housing

National Union Chairman says housing shortage can be met if the government builds homes on a large scale and supervises their cost.

Answers Demanded on Building-Materials Confiscation

The Civil Administration had no right to confiscate private property belonging to residents of Judea and Samaria, says Council head.

Building Resumes in Jerusalem

The Housing Ministry quietly approves the construction of 240 homes in northern Jerusalem.

Abbas Turns Down Calling Israel ‘Jewish’ in Return for Freeze

The Palestinian Authority swiftly turned down Netanyahu’s offer for a renewed building freeze if Abbas were to recognize Israel as Jewish.

Netanyahu Ready to Extend ‘Freeze If Abbas Calls Israel ‘Jewish’

Prime Minister Netanyahu says he will renew the freeze on building for Jews in Judea and Samaria—if Abbas recognizes Israel as a Jewish State.

Interview with MK Orbach: We're Keeping Watch Over Netanyahu

MK Uri Orbach thinks Prime Minister Netanyahu can stand up to American pressure - and his Bayit Yehudi party intends to make sure that he does.

High Court Victory for Construction in Talmon

Justice Fogelman ruled construction can go on at Givat HaBrecha neighborhood in Talmon.

Arab Leaders Tell US: You Have One Month to Pressure Israel

Arab leaders give America one month to pressure Israel into a building freeze. Abbas may push for unilateral establishment of PA state.

Jerusalem Source: 'No Chance' Obama will Agree to End Freeze

Ambassador Oren confirms Obama has offered Israel 'incentives' for continuing the freeze just a little longer.

Moshe Arens: Israel Can Say ‘No’ to Obama

Moshe Arens, former Israeli Ambassador to the UN and Defense Minister, says it is “not a big problem” for Netanyahu to say “no” to Obama.

'Building for Jews' Freezes Religious-Zionist Unity Hopes

The two religious-Zionist parties fail to unite after disagreeing on how to deal with construction freeze pressure.

Netanyahu: Stop Picking on Settlers; They Deserve a Normal Life

Prime Minister says Jews of Judea and Samaria 'deserve to live a normal life, like anyone else.' Arabic paper: Israel agreed to extend freeze.

MK Danon: 'Jewish Homes On The Ground - Pure Zionism'

Likud MK Danny Danon is a champion of Jewish building and Jewish life in Israel. In an interview with INR's Yishai Fleisher, he explains why.

Survey: Political Right Gaining Voters, Most Oppose Freeze

Survey shows that most Israelis back Judea and Samaria construction and that the political Right is growing. MK Eldad: Netanyahu, pay attention..

Report: Construction Proceeding Apace in Pisgat Ze'ev

News1 reported that eight bulldozers and tractors have begun first stage in construction of 270 apartments.

Proposal: Limited Construction During Talks

PM Netanyahu considers limiting Judea and Samaria construction to fewer buildings than were built during Olmert-Abbas negotiations.