Posted on 12/19/2012 6:02:24 PM PST by MinorityRepublican
Israel's spate of settlement expansion around Jerusalem has increased again with the approval of 2,612 homes in a move likely to further inflame international criticism of Binyamin Netanyahu's government.
Givat Hamatos, across the pre-1967 Green Line between southern Jerusalem and Bethlehem, will be the first new discrete settlement created since 1997. Critics say it will become part of a chain of settlements in the area, further impeding access between the two biblical cities.
European diplomats in Jerusalem have warned that the construction of Givat Hamatos is a "game-changer" which could destroy the chance of a viable Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital. A diplomatic source said the approval of the new settlement was "a devastating development for all those who believe in a two-state solution".
The decision by a Jerusalem planning committee followed an announcement on Monday to build an extra 1,500 homes in the settlement of Ramat Shlomo, and the authorisation by Netanyahu last month of development of a controversial expanse of land near Jerusalem. The latter, known as E1, is considered another "game-changer" by European diplomats.
The moves have attracted growing international censure. The four European members of the United Nations security council were on Wednesday reported to be drawing up a strong joint condemnation of the recent announcements.
The unusual statement, expected this week, from the UK, France, Germany and Portugal is set to follow blunt criticism from the United States on Tuesday. The state department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland said: "We are deeply disappointed that Israel insists on continuing this pattern of provocative action. These repeated announcements and plans of new construction run counter to the cause of peace. Israel's leaders continually say that they support a path towards a two-state solution yet these actions only put that goal further at risk."
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Good for Bibi! But when will we see the new homes ? Bibi talks well but does he walk his talk? (It would be 1,000 times better if he just built his country and good homes and communities for his people, and skipped the press announcements about what he “plans” to do).
F the Eurotrash and F the Silica Amish!
Build, Bibi, BUILD!
The “two-state” solution is dead, and has been for a long time. Israel should declare the whole thing from the Mediterranean to the Jordan border as the State of Israel, and everyone living in it can either live by Israeli law or get the hell out!
When the jihadist muzzies takeover Jordan, their Palestinian brethren can merge with them into a single state alongside the state of Israel: a true two-state solution.
It is ironic how much the world cares where a handful of jews live...
Good! Build more. And take back Hebron. It’s ours!
Silica Amish...
Had to think about that one for a sec. LOL!
the construction of Givat Hamatos is a “game-changer” which could destroy the chance of a viable Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital.
Works for me.
It is past time for Israel to decide to become the
center of the universe and do what is in Israels
best interest and to hell with the rest of the world.
I might add, a foreign policy we could adopt ourselves
much to OUR benefit.
...the approval of 2,612 homes in a move likely to further inflame international criticism of Binyamin Netanyahu's government.Egad! Does this mean the enemies of Israel are going to (gulp) STOP LIKING IT?!?
Critics say it will become part of a chain of settlements in the area, further impeding access between the two biblical cities.Y'know, because there won't be any roads, and besides, no one wants to risk contact with Joooooooooooooooooos.
European diplomats in Jerusalem have warned that the construction of Givat Hamatos is a "game-changer" which could destroy the chance of a viable Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital. A diplomatic source said the approval of the new settlement was "a devastating development for all those who believe in a two-state solution".Yeah, the Palis were really worried about that too.
Bethlehem a Jewish city? Where David was from, where Joseph and Mary went to have a son who would be acclaimed as King of the Jews?
Why, everyone knows that’s part of the ancient Palestinian homeland...(sarc/off)
/bingo
“construction of Givat Hamatos is a “game-changer”
Excellent!
Amen
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