Israeli forces arrive to secure the site where a bulldozer will demolish a Palestinian house.Photo AFP
Israeli Official: US Should Honor Past Deals -- Yahoo News/AP
JERUSALEM – Israel's deputy prime minister said Tuesday that U.S. calls for a freeze on West Bank settlement construction run counter to past agreements between the two nations and could undermine U.S. credibility.
The comments by Dan Meridor underscored the growing rift between Israel and the U.S. over construction in the settlements. Meridor, a respected veteran of Israeli politics, is considered a moderate voice in the new Israeli government.
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Europe raises pressure on Israel to stop settlements -- Reuters
Heat turned on Israel over east Jerusalem settlements -- AFP
Israel rejects criticism of east Jerusalem settlements -- AFP
'Israel has indisputable right to build in East Jerusalem' -- Haaretz
Amid relatively ca
The comments by Dan Meridor underscored the growing rift between Israel and the U.S. over construction in the settlements. Meridor, a respected veteran of Israeli politics, is considered a moderate voice in the new Israeli government.
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More Disagreements On West Bank Settlements
Europe raises pressure on Israel to stop settlements -- Reuters
Heat turned on Israel over east Jerusalem settlements -- AFP
Israel rejects criticism of east Jerusalem settlements -- AFP
'Israel has indisputable right to build in East Jerusalem' -- Haaretz
Amid relatively ca
More Disagreements On West Bank Settlements
Europe raises pressure on Israel to stop settlements -- Reuters
Heat turned on Israel over east Jerusalem settlements -- AFP
Israel rejects criticism of east Jerusalem settlements -- AFP
'Israel has indisputable right to build in East Jerusalem' -- Haaretz
Amid relatively calm West Bank, settlers still struggle with security -- JTA
Israeli settlements "political suicide": Merkel ally -- Reuters
Settlements depend heavily on Israel funds: study -- Reuters
My Comment: The Israelis are beginning to not trust President Obama. Expect the rhetoric to heat up between the two in the next few weeks/months.