Construction

Plan to build 700 West Bank Palestinian homes approved by Israel’s Security Cabinet

The housing units would be constructed in Area C of the West Bank, the area that is under full Israeli control, based on the Oslo Accords. The

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.

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.

Global

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

Israel

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

Israel

Israel reportedly announces new construction in settlements

Israel

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

Israel

Israel plans West Bank housing construction

Israel

Cabinet OKs compensation over construction freeze

Israel

Jewish construction in eastern Jerusalem approved

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