
Lieberman says Israel will not limit illegal settlements:
His remarks came four days after Israel approved plans to build 200 homes in Ramot in occupied East Jerusalem despite months of almost daily clashes and tensions there with Palestinians, triggered in part by settlement expansion. Ref. Source 7
Israeli occupation force soldiers protect settlers attacking Palestinian villagers (VIDEO):
The IDF troops did nothing to stop Israeli settlers from attacking Palestinian villagers, according to videos released by the Yesh Din rights group, showing soldiers pointing guns at Palestinians while Israelis are throwing stones from behind their backs. Ref. Source 7
U.S. Mulls harsher action against settlement construction:
U.S. President Barack Obama's administration is examining taking action against the construction in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, rather than making do with issuing denunciatory statements. Ref. Source 8
Israel approves over 350 new illegal, settlements in occupied Jerusalem:
Jerusalem City Council has approved the construction of almost 400 new illegal, settlements in two districts of the city and its southern part, including annexed areas situated beyond the Green Line. Ref. Source 8
Netanyahu says Israel will not cede land to Palestinians:
"Today Netanyahu revealed his true face," Erekat said. "Since 1993, he worked hard for the destruction of the option of peace and the option of a two-state solution." Ref. Source 6