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

Foreign policy chief warns building in Givat Hamatos, Har Homa neighborhoods would 'isolate Palestinian communities living in these areas, threaten viability of two-state solution'

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

Police say they opened an investigation after Muslim house of worship in Beit Safafa neighborhood vandalized with daubing referencing Kumi Ori flashpoint outpost

Resident of city's Beit Safafa neighborhood where 17-year-old girl was found arrested; victim was reportedly in program for at-risk youth

Police say terror not suspected; second possible car explosion investigated in Jerusalem