Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Israel fends off criticism of settlement expansion (AFP)

A Palestinian construction worker is seen at a large apartment building complex being built in the Jerusalem settlement suburb of Gilo. Israel has defended its decision to build hundreds of new Jewish homes in annexed Arab east Jerusalem as US President Barack Obama warned the AFP - Israel on Wednesday defended its move to build hundreds of new homes in annexed Arab east Jerusalem amid warnings that it was undermining US-led efforts to relaunch Middle East peace talks.

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