With West Bank shuttered off, laborers say they don't know whether they'll be able to afford groceries in coming days; unionist suggests Israel can help alleviate crisis

Netanyahu said international pressure prevented announcement until less than 2 weeks before elections, but report says he knew White House had already okayed controversial project

European nations condemn Netanyahu's announcement of approval for 3,000 homes for Jews in project that would cut off Palestinian areas in capital from West Bank

11 days before election, Netanyahu announces approval for 3,000 homes for Jews in project that would cut off Palestinian areas in capital from West Bank

Project for 9,000 homes at inoperative Atarot airport would take over last open area in East Jerusalem neighborhood that US envisions will house tourism center for Muslims

Hidden corners of the neighborhood reveal its storied past, with monuments to fallen Israeli soldiers and relics dating back to the ancient Greeks and Byzantines

Project will add 176 homes to Nof Zion, located in Jabel Mukaber; Housing Ministry said to revive another plan for up to 11,000 units on site of Atarot Airport

Palestinian from East Jerusalem, driving a car suspected to be stolen, collides with parked vehicle, injuring Border Police officer and civilian