Soon Israel Build 1500 New Homes in East Jerusalem
JERUSALEM - The Israeli government gave the green light for developers to build Jewish settlements in east Jerusalem area. Jewish settlement in the region during these protests Palestinians and the international community. In total there are approximately 1,500 new housing units to be built in the controversial Israeli occupation.
Israel's Interior Ministry said the planning committee at the ministry has asked for cuts in housing units built, ie from 1,600 units to 1,500 units. The construction will be carried out in the Ramat Shlomo.
Residential development project was first announced in 2010, and has triggered diplomatic tensions between Israel and its close ally, the United States (U.S.). As a result, the project was later abandoned since August 2011.
But about 2 weeks ago, Israel suddenly announce that the project resumed. But there are changes in the number because it refers to a widespread public opposition.
"Pruned, from the initial plan of 1,600 units to 1,500 units and now the project plan has been submitted and adjusted for final approval," said Interior Ministry spokeswoman Efrat Orbach Israel as reported by Channel News Asia on Tuesday (18/12/2012).
"It's estimated take many months, or even years," he added.
The area Ramat Shlomo settlement is a region located in the eastern sector of Jerusalem, occupied by Israel since 1967 ago. Israeli government's announcement about the new residential project is estimated to be reaping more international criticism.
Moreover, before Israel also announced the construction of 3000 new homes in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, just a day after the UN recognizes Palestinian state increased. Moreover, the project site is in other controversial areas, the so-called E1. If the plan of settlement construction in the E1 area is actually realized, the establishment of a Palestinian state with the whole area is very difficult.
