Posted on 03/09/2010 2:46:04 PM PST by tobyhill
Israel's decision to approve 1,600 new homes in an ultra-Orthodox East Jerusalem neighborhood is undermining Middle East peace talks, U.S. Vice President Joe Biden said in Jerusalem on Tuesday.
Earlier Tuesday, the Interior Ministry approved the building of 1,600 new housing units in Ramat Shlomo, with a ministry official saying the plan will expand the ultra-Orthodox East Jerusalem neighborhood to the east and to the south.
"I condemn the decision by the government of Israel to advance planning for new housing units in East Jerusalem," Biden said.
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Israel has the right to do what is good for Israel. America should not interfere, but support our only ally left in the world. And I’m not so sure about that anymore.
The correct term is Haredi Judaism, not Ultra Orthodox.
What a despicable putz!
Mrs. Prince of Space
>>And I condemn pro-abortion Catholic-in-name-only Biden<<
pro-abortion s/b baby murder and he stopped being a Catholic the day he took office.
Shame, Mr. Vice President! Herr Himmler couldn't have done worse.
ML/NJ
Or Frum....
The arabs need to vacate their illegal settlements in Silwan.
Perhaps the Israelis don’t take Clown Bin Biden seriously but this will provide propaganda value for the enemy.
ML/NJ
peace talks - what “peace” talks? only a fool believes the Palestinians are interested in peace.
The Pali’s want piece with Israel, one piece at a time until it’s all gone.
Congrats to Israel for letting B. Hussein O. know the score.
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