23.05.2011                      19.Ijar, 5771                      Tag 34 des Omer

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Israel approves 294 new W. Bank homes in Betar Illit

Danny Ayalon calls for more construction in E-1 area, says future of Ma’aleh Adumim is same as that of Jerusalem and State of Israel.

The Defense Ministry has approved the construction of 294 new homes in Betar Illit, the second largest West Bank Jewish city, located near the Gush Etzion settlement bloc.
Although the approval was granted at the end of April, it was first publicized in the last few days – including by Peace Now on Sunday – as part of an overall report on settlement activity….