Palestinian building demolished

JERUSALEM, Nov. 18 (UPI) -- Israeli leaders approved a 900-unit expansion of settlements in East Jerusalem, drawing a sharp rebuke from their U.S. counterparts.

An aide to Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu Tuesday told Haaretz the expansion represented "a routine process" and added that the section involved, known as Gilo, was "an integral part of Jerusalem."

The Obama administration has joined Palestinians in calling for a halt to additional Jewish settlements in disputed areas, requests the Israeli leadership has ignored.

In response to Tuesday's announcement, the White House said such actions would make the resumption of peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians "more difficult."

U.S. President Barack Obama, asked about the settlements during an interview with Fox News, said the settlement expansion doesn't make Israel any safer and may cause feelings among Palestinians that could be dangerous.


Share
DiggThis



1 of 15
Palestinians watch the demolition of a building in east Jerusalem
Palestinians watch the demolition of a Palestinian building by the Jerusalem Municipality in Issawiyeh, an Arab neighborhood, in east Jerusalem, November 18, 2009. Israel is facing harsh criticism from Washington, Europe and the UN after approving a plan to build 900 new housing units in the southeast settlement of Gilo in Jerusalem. UPI/Debbie Hill | License Photo | Permalink


2 of 15
Israeli special forces shield themselves from Palestinians throwing stones
Israeli special forces protect themselves from stones thrown by Palestinians following the demolition of a Palestinian building by the Jerusalem Municipality in Issawiyeh, an Arab neighborhood, in east Jerusalem, November 18, 2009. Israel is facing harsh criticism from Washington, Europe and the UN after approving a plan to build 900 new housing units in the southeast settlement of Gilo in Jerusalem. UPI/Debbie Hill | License Photo | Permalink


3 of 15
A Palestinian throws stones at Israeli forces in east Jerusalem
A Palestinian youth throws stones at Israeli special forces following the demolition of a Palestinian building by the Jerusalem Municipality in Issawiyeh, an Arab neighborhood, in east Jerusalem, November 18, 2009. Israel is facing harsh criticism from Washington, Europe and the UN after approving a plan to build 900 new housing units in the southeast settlement of Gilo in Jerusalem. UPI/Debbie Hill | License Photo | Permalink


4 of 15
An Israeli police guard the site of a building being demolished in east Jerusalem
An Israeli special force police stands on a roof overlooking the demolition of a Palestinian building by the Jerusalem Municipality in Issawiyeh, an Arab neighborhood in east Jerusalem, November 18, 2009. Israel is facing harsh criticism from Washington, Europe and the UN after approving a plan to build 900 new housing units in the southeast settlement of Gilo in Jerusalem. UPI/Debbie Hill | License Photo | Permalink


5 of 15
A Palestinian youth throws stones at Israeli forces
A Palestinian throws stones at Israeli special forces following the demolition of a Palestinian building by the Jerusalem Municipality in Issawiyeh, an Arab neighborhood, in east Jerusalem, November 18, 2009. Israel is facing harsh criticism from Washington, Europe and the UN after approving a plan to build 900 new housing units in the southeast settlement of Gilo in Jerusalem. UPI/Debbie Hill | License Photo | Permalink


6 of 15
A Palestinian woman watches a building demolished in east Jerusalem
Palestinians watch the demolition of a Palestinian building by the Jerusalem Municipality in Issawiyeh, an Arab neighborhood in east Jerusalem, November 18, 2009. Israel is facing harsh criticism from Washington, Europe and the UN after approving a plan to build 900 new housing units in the southeast settlement of Gilo in Jerusalem. UPI/Debbie Hill | License Photo | Permalink


7 of 15
Palestinians watch the Jerusalem Municipality demolish a building in east Jerusalem
Palestinians watch the demolition of a Palestinian building by the Jerusalem Municipality in Issawiyeh, an Arab neighborhood in east Jerusalem, November 18, 2009. Israel is facing harsh criticism from Washington, Europe and the UN after approving a plan to build 900 new housing units in the southeast settlement of Gilo in Jerusalem. UPI/Debbie Hill | License Photo | Permalink


8 of 15
Palestinians watch the demolition of a building in east Jerusalem
Israeli special forces guard Palestinians watching the demolition of a Palestinian building by the Jerusalem Municipality in Issawiyeh, an Arab neighborhood, in east Jerusalem, November 18, 2009. Israel is facing harsh criticism from Washington, Europe and the UN after approving a plan to build 900 new housing units in the southeast settlement of Gilo in Jerusalem. UPI/Debbie Hill | License Photo | Permalink


9 of 15
Palestinians watch the demolition of a building in east Jerusalem
A Palestinian boy points to heavy equipment of the Jerusalem Municipality demolishing a Palestinian building in Issawiyeh, an Arab neighborhood, in east Jerusalem, November 18, 2009. Israel is facing harsh criticism from Washington, Europe and the UN after approving a plan to build 900 new housing units in the southeast settlement of Gilo in Jerusalem. UPI/Debbie Hill | License Photo | Permalink


10 of 15
Israeli special forces guard the site where a Palestinian building is being demolished
Israeli special forces stop Palestinians from reaching the site of the demolition of a Palestinian building by the Jerusalem Municipality in Issawiyeh, an Arab neighborhood, in east Jerusalem, November 18, 2009. Israel is facing harsh criticism from Washington, Europe and the UN after approving a plan to build 900 new housing units in the southeast settlement of Gilo in Jerusalem. UPI/Debbie Hill | License Photo | Permalink
10 of 15  Next page >


Page 1
Page 2
Most Popular Collections