Ideas It’s time for Israel to start annexing settlements near eastern Jerusalem Full annexation of the West Bank would be disastrous. But incorporating cities near Jerusalem into Israel is a smart move.
Additional 153 housing units approved for eastern Jerusalem Jewish neighborhood The permission for Gilo follows the OK for housing in three other eastern Jerusalem neighborhoods and 2,500 units in the West Bank.
Municipal committee approves new eastern Jerusalem housing The approvals were delayed until the inauguration of President Donald Trump, who is perceived by Israeli leaders as more supportive of settlement construction than his predecessor.