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U.S. Slams Approval of New Jerusalem Homes


(Jerusalem Post) Vice President Joe Biden on Tuesday condemned Israel's approval of 1,600 new housing units for young haredi families in the Jerusalem neighborhood of Ramat Shlomo. "The substance and timing of the announcement, particularly with the launching of proximity talks, is precisely the kind of step that undermines the trust we need right now," Biden said, warning that "unilateral action taken by either party cannot prejudge the outcome of negotiations." White House spokesman Robert Gibbs also condemned the announcement.
2010-03-10 07:49:41
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