Housing Costs

UN Chief Warns Israel: Housing Plans 'Dangerous Path'

UN calls on Israel to cancel Jewish housing plans; warns the move could be "an almost fatal blow" to peace hopes.

2,610 Housing Units Approved for Jerusalem Neighborhood

Over 2,000 additional housing units have been approved for a southern Jerusalem neighborhood. More international ire expected.

Abbas to Pursue Israel at Criminal Court Over Housing Plans

PA chairman Abbas said “Palestine” could pursue Israel at International Criminal Court if it pushes ahead with housing plans.

EU 'Deeply Dismayed' by Israeli Housing Plans

The EU is "deeply dismayed" by Israeli housing plans, saying the move threatens peace efforts.

Jerusalem Mayor: No City in World Regulated by US President

Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat: “We need to connect the E1 area to Jerusalem without any reservations at all."

Netanyahu Thanks Prague for 'Courageous' UN Support

PM arrived in the Czech Republic to thank Prague for its "courageous" support in the UN vote, despite PA success.

US Calls on Israel to 'Reconsider' Housing Plans

The United States called on Israel Monday to "reconsider" a decision to allow 3,000 more Jewish homes in Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria.

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.

No More Tax Funds from Israel to PA

Israel has decided to withhold taxes collected for the Palestinian Authority that were to be transferred later in the month.

Next Step Approved in Jerusalem Homes for Police, IDF

Israel has taken the next step in building new homes for retired police and IDF troops in outlying areas of Jerusalem, Peace Now says.

Israel to EU: Jerusalem Not Negotiable

Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman bluntly drew Israel's red line for the EU in a radio interview, saying “Jerusalem is not a settlement.”

PA: Netanyahu Planned 11,000 New Housing Units in Jerusalem

Palestinian Authority sources report the Netanyahu government planned more than 11,000 new housing units around Jerusalem last year.

Residents: Cops' Rental Decision Puts Us in Danger

Residents of the Pisgat Ze'ev neighborhood in Jerusalem are up in arms over the rental of an apartment to an Arab family

Political No More: Buying in Judea and Samaria Goes Mainstream

Today, buying a home in Judea and Samaria is a matter of money, not ideology

Housing Minister Launches New 'Hareidi Town'

Lots zoned for 5,000 apartments for hareidim will be marketed next week in the town of Harish, about an hour away from Tel Aviv.

New Jerusalem Housing for American ‘Yeshivish’ Community

A new Jerusalem luxury housing project will be marketed to the “yeshivish” community in the United States.

MK Matalon: I Did Not See the Protesters Go South

"Not even one busload of protesters went to the South," notes Yisrael Beitenu representative.

Israel Clamps Down on Rising Property Tax - At Least for Now

In all but six communities, the Israeli government has clamped down on rising property taxes, at least until the end of this year.

Bibi Denounces 'Populism'

Netanyahu: Populism Sweeping Country

Housing protesters raise serious issues but their proposed solutions are much less serious, says Prime Minister. Knesset votes support 52:42

Peres Calms Down Protesters

Israel’s new protest movement won a personal meeting Tuesday morning with President Peres, who praised them for their non-violence.

Major Labor Union Chairman Ofer Eini Joins Housing Protest

Histadrut Labor Union Head Ofer Eini says housing solutions are within reach. Is there a hidden agenda?

PM Unveils Housing Solutions

Netanyahu's Housing Plan

At Tuesday morning's press conference, Prime Minister Netanyahu gave plans for immediate relief, blasting bureaucratic bottlenecks.

Plan to Raze 3 Yesha Homes as Gov’t Battles Housing Shortage

The curious case of Migron: Netanyahu vows to build more homes and Barak wants to destroy three Yesha homes although Peace Now withdraws its case.

Hareidim, Secular Students Find Common Ground

Hareidi-religious politicians and secular students from Tel Aviv have found common ground in the housing crisis.

Kibbutzim Offer Solution to Housing Prices

Kibbutzim offer themselves as a solution to high housing prices and the shortage of available residences.

Housing Prices Dip Slightly, Crisis Still in Effect

Following a 43% jump in three years, housing prices showed a slight decline in February. Netanyahu says it looks like a "social holocaust."