Israel disrupting US efforts for peace in Mideast

Israel disrupting US efforts for peace in Mideast
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Summary Israel's decision to build 1000 new settler homes in Jerusalem is "destroying" peace efforts.

 

RAMALLAH, Palestinian Territories (AFP) - Israel s decision to build 1,000 new settler homes in annexed east Jerusalem is "destroying" efforts by Washington s top diplomat to revive the peace process, a Palestinian official said on Thursday.


"We consider the recent decision of the Israeli government to build a thousand homes in east Jerusalem as effectively destroying the efforts of (US Secretary of State) Kerry," top Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erakat told AFP.


 

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