construction freeze

White House: Nothing Offered in Exchange for Freeze

Netanyahu was criticized by the left for allegedly rejecting U.S. support in exchange for extending freeze. Now, U.S. denies making those promises.

‘Anti-Freeze’ Protestors at Israeli Consulate: Not One Inch

Pro-Israel activists and Chabad joined forces in New York to support the end of the building freeze and call for keeping “every inch” of Israel.

Balloons, Cheers as Freeze Comes to an End

Thousands of Likud members celebrate as the freeze comes to a close. MK Danon: No stopping the excitement.

RECAP 2nd Day Yom-Tov news: Obama Slammed as 'Racist

U.S. President Obama is condemned for calling to extend the Judea and Samaria construction freeze in his speech to the UN.

Abbas Steps Up Rhetoric as Bulldozers Prepare to Roar

Abbas stepped up his rhetoric, telling the UN Israel must choose between peace and Jews in Judea and Samaria. The building freeze ends Sunday.

Judea and Samaria Prepare to Build

Jews in Judea and Samaria prepare to resume construction. Local officials will work overnight to sign building permits.

Abbas Backs Off Threat to Quit Talks over Building Issue

Abbas told US Jewish leaders, “I cannot say that I will leave the negotiations” if Israel resumes building homes for Jews in Judea and Samaria.”

Ehud Barak: History Will Judge Obama on Nuclear Iran

History will judge the Obama administration on how it coped with the prospect of a nuclear Iran, Defense Minister Ehud Barak tells Fox News.

Three More Months of Freeze, in Exchange for Pollard?

New scenario for extending construction freeze: Jonathan Pollard's release in exchange for three more months of freeze. Netanyahu's office denies.

MK Danon: PM Said 'Test Me,' So We Are

With freeze ending next week, Hawkish Likud MK says leftists who applaud Netanyahu's peace overtures will vote for Livni, and PM knows it.

MKs Seek Forgiveness for Freeze

MKs from the Jewish Home and Yisrael Beiteinu parties apologize before Yom Kippur for the Judea and Samaria construction freeze.

Barak's Delays Make Freeze Permanent for Judean City of Efrat

Even if the Judea and Samaria construction freeze ends, the city of Efrat cannot build due to Barak's policies, says Mayor Oded Ravivi.

Singer: Judea, Samaria Residents are True Heroes

As some artists boycott Judea and Samaria, popular singer Kobi Peretz comes to support Judea and Samaria Jews, who he terms “true heroes.”

MK Hotovely to INN: If Freeze Continues, I Won't Support Budget

Likud MK Tzipi Hotovely tells Israel National News she won't vote with the government on the state budget if the building freeze continues.

Likud MK Danon: 'Partial Freeze Unacceptable - We Will Fight It'

Danny Danon tells INN that Netanyahu had assured him settlement freeze will end, calls on public to join end of freeze ceremony on Sept. 26.

Building Firm Ends the Freeze, Begins Work on 2,400 Units

A building firm said Tuesday it is unilaterally ending the 10-month building freeze in Judea and Samaria. The move may cause an uproar in the PA.

Netanyahu Claims Nation Agrees to PA State

Grass-roots organization says Netanyahu is spreading disinformation by saying Palestinian state is matter of national consensus.

Peace Now: 2,066 Jewish Homes Ready to be Built in Judea/Samaria

Attempting to goad more int'l pressure on Israel to extend construction freeze, Peace Now warns that 2,066 Jewish homes can be built immediately.

Nationalist Campaign to Pressure Netanyahu Enters Home Stretch

Two weeks before the end date on building freeze, nationalists create a website featuring individual Likud members who want PM to stand firm.

MK Levin: Worried about Strength of Netanyahu's Resolve

Likud MK says that it must be proven to Netanyahu that resuming construction in Judea and Samaria has a large backing in Israel.

Netanyahu: No Freeze, but We won't Build in Full Force

PM meets Quartet envoy Blair, says Israel will not build tens of thousands of planned units but will not continue the freeze on Jewish building.

Netanyahu Hints at Partial Freeze, Obama Excuses PA

Netanyahu to Likud: There are 'interim options' for the freeze. Obama: "PA now realizes that the freeze is important to them, so please continue."

Ketzaleh: Obama is a Racist

National Union chairman MK Ya'akov Katz (Ketzaleh) called US President Obama a racist, after Obama demanded that the building freeze continue.

Petition to Hareidi MKs to Bolt Coalition if Freeze Continues

A growing number of hareidi religious Jews urge MKs to bolt the coalition if the government extends the building freeze. “A message to Obama.”

Deputy Minister: PA Tactics Typical of Arab Wheeling & Dealing

MK Porush also hints PM could face hareidi political pressure if he extends building freeze. Hareidi NPO campaigns against freeze.

Abbas Back to Square One, Demands ‘Freeze’ Before Talks

Abbas, speaking Sunday as if he never met with Obama and Netanyahu last week, conditioned direct talks on an extension of the building freeze.

Netanyahu to US: Building Will Resume

Netanyahu tells Clinton that Israel will resume construction in Judea and Samaria as planned.

57 Towns Set to Build on Sept. 27

Investigation finds that construction can resume with a bang on Sept. 27 in no fewer than 57 Jewish towns in Yesha.

Abbas: Israel to Blame if Talks Fail

PA President Abbas said Israel will be at fault if direct peace talks fail over Judea and Samaria construction freeze.

Jewish Home Threatens to Bolt Gov't if Freeze Goes On

MK Orlev says his party will not stay in the coalition if PM decides to extend freeze in any way.

Ministers Told: Your Judea and Samaria Neighborhood Awaits

The Yesha Council takes proactive stance on new housing, calls on ministers to allow “their” neighborhoods to be built.

Ketzaleh to Shas: Stand Up and Help Your Voters

MK Ketzaleh calls on Shas to help its voters by fighting the construction freeze. The hareidi-religious are the freeze's main victims, he says.

Netanyahu Weighs 'Semi-Secret' Freeze

Netanyahu reportedly weighs a 'semi-secret' partial construction freeze in an attempt to appease Abbas, constituents.

Peace Now Holds Freeze Rally in 'Frozen' Town

Peace Now holds a rally against Jewish construction in Judea and Samaria in a Samaria town, offending residents.

Freeze 'Dramatically' Drove Up Housing Prices in Judea, Samaria

Construction starts and house sales in Judea and Samaria are down 70% in 2010 compared to 2009 as there is nothing to buy.

Yesha Challenges Netanyahu to Sign Pledge to Renew Building

Leaders of Judea and Samaria have challenged Netanyahu to keep his word and declare the renewal of building before he talks with Obama and Abbas.

Strengthening Netanyahu: ‘Don’t Surrender to PA Blackmail'

Yesha Council chief: “In light of blackmail tricks by Abbas, gov't must make clear that it won’t give in, and that freeze will end in a month."

US: Freeze Will Be Discussed in Direct Talks

US State Department Spokesman said that Judea and Samaria freeze will be discussed in direct Israel-PA negotiations.

As Expected: Abbas Threatens to Quit Talks Over Construction

PA chief sends letter to Quartet saying the end of the newly-announced direct talks will come quickly if Israel resumes building for Jews in Yesha.

Quartet: Direct Negotiations Without Building Freeze

Quartet statement to be released on Friday calls Israel and PA to begin direct negotiations but does not mention the building freeze.

Govt. Offers Fix for Judea, Samaria Classrooms

Netanyahu offers a temporary fix for overcrowded classrooms in Judea and Samaria, permanent solution is to come.

Reuters: PA Expected to Agree to Direct Talks

With the Knesset in recess and many still on summer vacation, Yesha leaders fear a continuation of the settlement freeze in order to appease Abbas.

Spanish Government to Fund Freeze Continuation Campaign

Journalist David Bedein reveals that Spain will fund Israeli left's NGO campaign to continue the construction freeze in Judea and Samaria.

Anti-Freeze Campaign: A Word is a Word

The Yesha Council on the anti-freeze offensive, with a hi-tech campaign to ensure that the government resumes Jewish building in Judea and Samaria.

PA Labor Union Fears Work Boycott Will Boost Unemployment

PA labor leader wants job guarantees before boycott of working for Jews in Judea and Samaria is implemented. PA economist: boycott not justified.

Mitzpeh Avichai: Rebuilding Right After Demolition

Hours after homes of Mitzpeh Avichai were demolished, the hilltop community was being rebuilt again. INNTV brings you the pictures from the scene.

Justice Ministry Holding Up Classrooms in Judea, Samaria

Human Rights group furious with Deputy Attorney General for delaying building of 23 classrooms.

Jerusalem Answers Abbas‘ Demands with More Building

Jerusalem answers Abbas’ demands for a freeze of Jews in the capital by approving new homes where the US does not recognize Israeli sovereignty.

Final Compensation Criteria for Losses Caused by 'Freeze'

The Defense Ministry lists the final, improved compensation criteria for victims of the Judea and Samaria construction “freeze”.

Jerusalem Thaws the Freeze, Approves New Housing

Jerusalem ends the de facto building freeze for Jews and approves 32 new units in Pisgat Ze’ev, located in the northeastern part of the city.

Netanyahu: Where's Abbas?

"We want Abbas to grasp my hand and negotiate a final peace settlement with Israel," Netanyahu tells ABC, adding he can bring acceptable peace.

Barak Falls in Line with Coalition

Barak tip-toes closer to the coalition government policy and calls on Abbas to resume direct talks without pre-conditions for a building freeze.

Nationalists Protest in Jerusalem as Netanyahu Meets Obama

Construction for Jews will resume after September 26, say whips for Likud, Israel Our Home, Shas, UTJ, Jewish Home and NU.

Cabinet Shoots Down Law that would Stymie Freeze Extension

Ministers vote against bill that would make extension of construction freeze depend on Knesset approval.

Housing Minister: Construction Freeze is in Barak’s Hands

Housing Minister Attias says that even if Netanyahu ends the freeze, Barak could perpetuate it by refusing to sign construction requests.

Proposed Bill to Require Knesset Approval for Building Freeze

A new bill to be presented in the Knesset Sunday proposes that a building freeze would require the approval of legislators.

Message to Bibi: 'A Promise is a Promise'

The Judea and Samaria Council reminds the prime minister that “a promise is a promise” as he prepares to meet with Obama.

Yesha Leaders: We'll Build Classrooms Even if We're Jailed

Knesset Education Committee features wall-to-wall criticism of Defense Minister Barak's freeze of classroom construction in Judea and Samaria.

The Multi-Faceted Damages of the Construction Freeze

Knesset conference on construction freeze: "Barak must be stopped!" and "Even if the freeze ends, we must ensure that construction resumes."

Peace Now: We Demand Building Freeze Extension

A 10-month building freeze has not sufficiently thwarted Jews in Judea and Samaria, according to Peace Now, and therefore must be extended.