EU blasts Jewish homes as 'obstacle to peace'

You just knew this was coming. It took a surprising nearly 24 hours, but the EU has blasted Israel's plans to construct 300 (count 'em) Jewish homes in Beitar Ilit and Karnei Shomron as an 'obstacle to peace.' "We reiterate that the EU considers that settlement activities in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, are illegal under international law, undermine trust between the parties and

Sending the 'Palestinians' a message

With Israel facing demonstrations against high housing prices in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, the government on Monday announced the issuance of tenders for the construction of 6,900 housing units in 38 cities and towns around the country, including 300 units in Judea and Samaria, mostly in Beitar Ilit and Karnei Shomron. The reaction was predictable. Nabil Abu Rudaineh, a spokesman for PA President