Housing contracts for 600 new homes are being offered in three Jewish West Bank cities. The contracts issued Thursday are for homes in Beitar Illit, Ariel and the Jerusalem suburb of Ma’aleh Adumim. Palestinians denounced the construction plans.
Help ensure Jewish news remains accessible to all. Your donation to the Jewish Telegraphic Agency powers the trusted journalism that has connected Jewish communities worldwide for more than 100 years. With your help, JTA can continue to deliver vital news and insights. Donate today.
The Archive of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency includes articles published from 1923 to 2008. Archive stories reflect the journalistic standards and practices of the time they were published.