Construction

Construction begins on Western Wall section for egalitarian prayer

Israel’s Masorti and Reform movements told the local media that the government did not consult or coordinate with them on the physical changes.

February 5, 2018 2:32 pm

Belarus congregation approved construction atop former Jewish cemetery

The Belarus foreign ministry said the local Jewish community of Gomel in southeastern Belarus approved of the plan because it is impossible to pinpoint where the bones are buried.

September 4, 2017 7:11 am

Israel signs deal for 6,000 Chinese workers — but they can’t work in settlements

Several years of negotiations had stalled over China's demand that the laborers not work in the West Bank and eastern Jerusalem.

April 24, 2017 2:42 pm

2 dead, 5 missing in collapse of Tel Aviv construction site

September 5, 2016 6:45 am

Israel reportedly announces new construction in settlements

By Cnaan Liphshiz November 30, 2012 4:57 pm

U.S. Embassy in Israel hurt by location hold-up

By Dan Baron July 28, 2011 1:47 pm

Israel plans West Bank housing construction

By Marcy Oster July 19, 2011 1:13 pm

Cabinet OKs compensation over construction freeze

By Marcy Oster March 7, 2010 11:36 pm

Jewish construction in eastern Jerusalem approved

By Marcy Oster January 5, 2010 6:06 pm

Memo: Army will demolish settlement construction

By JTA Staff December 20, 2009 6:40 pm

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