Palestinians, Jordan denounce Israel over 'new settlement expansion'
Hamas urged the Palestinian Authority to halt security coordination with Israel.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH
The Palestinian Authority and Jordan have condemned the Israeli government for reportedly planning to build new housing units in the settlements of Efrat and Beitar Ilit and east Jerusalem, saying this was in violation of international law and understandings reached between Israel and the Palestinians at the recent security summit in Egypt. Hamas, meanwhile, renewed its call to the PA to immediately stop security coordination with Israel.
The PA and Jordan condemnation came in response to a report by the Peace Now movement, which said the Israeli government has issued tenders for 1,029 housing units – 940 in Efrat and Beitar Illit and 89 in east Jerusalem.
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Hamas urged the Palestinian Authority to halt security coordination with Israel.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH
The Palestinian Authority and Jordan have condemned the Israeli government for reportedly planning to build new housing units in the settlements of Efrat and Beitar Ilit and east Jerusalem, saying this was in violation of international law and understandings reached between Israel and the Palestinians at the recent security summit in Egypt. Hamas, meanwhile, renewed its call to the PA to immediately stop security coordination with Israel.
The PA and Jordan condemnation came in response to a report by the Peace Now movement, which said the Israeli government has issued tenders for 1,029 housing units – 940 in Efrat and Beitar Illit and 89 in east Jerusalem.
more............ https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-735387
