Construction

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.

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.'

US Ambassador Condemns Construction Announcement

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

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

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

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.'

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.'

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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.'

IDF Outpost Destroyed in Yitzhar

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

Funding Frozen to Ministry of Housing Projects

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

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.”

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.

2,000 New Judea & Samaria Housing Units Announced

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

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

Leftist Jerusalem Councilman Reports Construction

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

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.

Statistics: Judea and Samaria Building Up 123.7%

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

'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.

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.'

State Department Criticizes New Jerusalem Construction

State Department spokeswoman: New construction in Jerusalem is a "unilateral action" that "prejudges issues."

PA, Leftists Angered Over Jerusalem Building Permits

550 new permits issued for Jerusalem neighborhoods. Peace Now calls it 'shameful'.

Norway's Investment Fund Boycotts Israeli Companies

State-owned investment fund, largest in world, boycotts two companies for construction in Jerusalem.

Bennett: Start Building in E1 Now

Speaking Monday, Jewish Home chairman Naftali Bennett said that Israel needed to get moving on building homes in the E1 corridor

Netanyahu Slams EU 'Hypocrisy' on Settlements

'When did the EU call in the Palestinian ambassadors about incitement that calls for Israel's destruction?' Prime Minister asks.

As Erakat Fumes, Poll Shows Israelis Reject Further Concessions

PA chief negotiator reacts angrily to Israeli construction plans; polls show Israelis reject further withdrawals, doubt peace talks.

801 Judea Samaria Housing Units, 600 in Jerusalem

Government announces tenders marketing land for construction in Judea Samaria communities, Jerusalem's Ramat Shlomo neighborhood.

Abbas: Israel Trying to Sabotage Peace Talks

Spokesman calls PA incitement findings 'logically unacceptable,' demands conference to respond; accuses Israel of building to scupper talks.

Peace Now: Govt. 'Obsessed' With Building in Judea and Samaria

Leftists were up in arms Monday after documents certifying construction plans in Judea and Samaria were posted on the Internet.

Former Navy Head: Who Releases Terrorists With No Peace Deal?

Former Navy chief Eliezer Marom criticizes government for releasing terrorists in what he calls a “political deal”.

Abbas Threatens Action on Israeli Construction 'Cancer'

Day before John Kerry arrives for January 'offensive' on Netanyahu to force plan, Abbas threatens diplomatic and legal action.

Rosenthal: Building Freeze Better Than Terrorist Releases

MK Mickey Rosenthal (Labor) denounces terrorist releases, accuses Prime Minister of being 'afraid' to start building freeze instead.

Kerry to Resume Talks Between Israel, PA Next Week

US Secretary of State to return to Israel for talks in January - despite reluctance from both sides.

PA: 'If You Build, We'll Sue At The Hague'

PA chief negotiator threatens to take Israel to Hague over 'war crimes' if Judea Samaria construction plans are announced next week.

‘No Judea, Samaria Building without Netanyahu’s Go-Ahead’

Prime Minister signs off on all construction in Judea and Samaria, is preventing new projects, Israel Lands Authority official reveals.

Experts: IDF Could Garner NIS 90 Billion from Real Estate Sales

The IDF is sitting on some very valuable real estate, worth as much as NIS 90 billion, according to experts.

Romania-Israel Talks Scuttled over Judea, Samaria

Bucharest insisted construction workers from Romania not work beyond 'Green Line'. Israel refused.

IDF Bulldozes Land for 255 New Homes in Samaria

Land prepared for new units in Nahalei Tal northwest of Ramallah, part of plans for 800 new homes.

Peace Now: 829 New 'Settler' Homes

The extreme left group again announces Judea Samaria construction plans, claims the new homes 'threaten the peace process.'

Ariel: Chinese Workers Could Help Solve Housing Crisis

Housing Minister Uri Ariel said that Israel would once again admit large numbers of Chinese building workers - if China were willing.

Abbas: Cancel Building or Peace Talks Over

Abbas delivers ultimatum: cancel 20,000 new Judea Samaria home tenders or else peace talks over. US criticizes buildings as 'illegitimate.'

20,000 New Homes in Judea and Samaria

Leftist group Peace Now reports announced tenders for 20,000 new homes in Judea and Samaria, cites figure as 'record.'

Abbas: Israeli Interests in Jordan Valley 'Economic'

The PA chairman warned Israel that claims that it needs to build in Judea and Samaria because of terrorist releases will cause talks to fail

Urban Renewal Plan Could Net 60,000 Apartments, Says Expert

Urban planner and architect has a simple solution to solve Israel's growing housing crisis.

PA Officials Deny Trade-Off Over Prisoners, Jewish Homes

Senior Palestinian Authority officials deny reports they agreed to building in Judea and Samaria in exchange for prisoner release.

Philanthropist Rabbi Paul Reichmann Passes Away at 83

Construction magnate Rabbi Reichmann was close to Rabbi Elazar Shach and gave a fortune to the Torah world.

Law to Build 150,000 Rental Units Moves Forward

Legislation to build as many as 150,000 rental units in Israel was approved for legislation by the government on Sunday

Frozen Ramat Shlomo Homes Finally Get Go-Ahead

The Jerusalem City Council on Monday transferred funds for the construction of funding in neighborhoods of the city.

Lapid: Building Announcement a 'Double Mistake'

Finance Minister Lapid ignores government population data showing that Israelis are flocking to Judea and Samaria.

Over 1,000 New Homes in Judea, Samaria and Jerusalem

More than 1,000 tenders issued for new homes, most in Jerusalem. Minister: It's the right thing to do.

Minister Ariel the New Target for Far-Left Anger

Far-left groups target Housing Minister for criticism: ‘We won’t let him mess up the peace talks.’

Netanyahu to Kerry: 1,000 Homes During Talks

Netanyahu tells Kerry Israel will allow 1,000 homes in Judea, Samaria during talks.

Report: Netanyahu to Free Terrorists, but Allow Construction

Following Bayit Yehudi pressure and popular opposition to prisoner release, PM reportedly planning to allow Judea-Samaria construction

Gov’t Won’t Repeat ‘Mistake to Announce a Construction Freeze’

Likud Deputy Minister Ofir Akunis says the government won't announce a construction freeze in Jerusalem, Judea or Samaria.

Netanyahu Warns Likud Ministers: 'Don't Split Coalition'

rime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu warned Likud ministers to support building policies and avoid rocking the boat, lest "the ship sinks."

Construction Increases Sharply in Judea and Samaria

Construction in Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria increased sharply during the first three months of 2013.

Rivlin: U.S. Criticism is Out of Line

MK: Kerry was wrong to condemn settlement legalization; lack of peace talks is not Israel’s fault.

MK Ben-Dahan: Stop EU’s Pro-PA Endeavors

MK Ben-Dahan slams EU report on settlements, suggests Israel respond by stopping Europe’s pro-PA building in Judea and Samaria.

New Judean Town Planned for Gush Etzion

After many years, a new Jewish town is being planned for the Gush Etzion bloc in Judea. To start, 523 housing units have been approved.

Israel Won't Back Down on Housing, Despite Veiled Threats

France and Italy say they're not ready to "start thinking of sanctions" but prefer "persuasion." Israel is firm on plans to build in E1.

Russia, France, Britain, Germany Pile On Israel for Construction

Kremlin says "new large-scale settlement plans will negatively affect efforts to restart direct talks."

Yet More Arabs to Work in Israeli Construction

Some 3,000 more PA Arabs will be allowed to work in Israel, with a total of 27,500 PA Arabs to be employed in the Israeli building industry