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Israel to US: We Won't Halt Housing in Jerusalem

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(Newser) – Amid intense US-Israeli negotiations over settlements, Israel today brushed off Washington’s request to stop an American millionaire's housing project in East Jerusalem, the Jerusalem Post reports. Palestinians have complained that it would change demographics in the Arab-dominated area. But Obama "had crossed a red line" in asking Israel to cease building in Jerusalem, said sources close to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Florida bingo mogul Irwin Moskowitz plans to tear down a historic hotel for the housing project, the AP reports. But the international community does not recognize Israel’s annexation of the area, and the dispute threatens to further damage US-Israeli talks on Jewish settlements in Palestinian territories. "The negotiations are intense," said Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. "They are ongoing,"

Palestinians walk next to the Shepherd Hotel in East Jerusalem, where the housing project is planned.
Palestinians walk next to the Shepherd Hotel in East Jerusalem, where the housing project is planned.   (AP Photo/Dan Balilty)
Israel has rejected a US demand to suspend a housing project in East Jerusalem, threatening to further complicate an unusually tense standoff with its strongest ally over settlement construction.
Israel has rejected a US demand to suspend a housing project in East Jerusalem, threatening to further complicate an unusually tense standoff with its strongest ally over settlement construction.   (AP Photo/David Silverman, Pool)
A Palestinian woman walks next to the Shepherd Hotel in East Jerusalem, Sunday, July 19. 2009.
A Palestinian woman walks next to the Shepherd Hotel in East Jerusalem, Sunday, July 19. 2009.   (AP Photo/Dan Balilty)
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Blackbird
Jul 19, 09 7:17 PM CDT
Well, let's just close our checkbook... Reply
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Newser001
Jul 19, 09 8:26 PM CDT
Exactly - I'm sick of haredi leaders, gedolim and their utter insolence; living off of welfare, paying no taxes while the vast majority refuse serve in the IDF - Israel is a secular state with 1/3 of the population, UOJ ruling it - A nation which receives over $500 in US aide per FY, per man, woman, and child. I support Israel, but NOT at any price. I will lobby for severe cuts in subsidies to Israel until THEY recognize they are a secular society with secular rights and responsibilities to fulfill - The UOJ riots over a Shabbat parking lot AND the 'starving mother' affair, along with their utter disrespect for Israeli authority promotes unquestionable anarchy. ENOUGH, ALREADY !!!
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Fondue
Jul 19, 09 8:33 PM CDT
I'm with you guys. Israel, get your money from the bingo guy from now on.
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dontlikeyou
Jul 19, 09 11:53 PM CDT
I'm happy that Israel is standing against the only American president to ever bow to a Saudi King. Obama is anti-Israel just like the pathetic European Union. Maybe Obama should move to Europe. That would be a blessing for the USA. Reply
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Newser001
Jul 20, 09 12:32 AM CDT
And you, a clueless bafoon, as to the workings of what we discuss here, now. But don't fret - We dontlikeyou, either. Given what you represent, perhaps it is you who should leave...?
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