Local planning committee approves area for public structures and other construction in controversial Givat Hamatos

Left-wing organizations charge that the construction in Har Homa East would make creating a potential contiguous Palestinian capital in Jerusalem more difficult

Speaking to INSS conference, Heiko Maas says Tehran's missiles, proxies must also be addressed; calls for end to settlement construction

Jerusalem court rescinds order freezing tender process for Givat Hamatos; bloc expresses 'grave concern' as Israel approves 800 West Bank homes, days before Biden inauguration

Israeli authorities opened bidding on 1,257 housing units in Givat HaMatos -- but a judge froze the auction after a Palestinian petition alleges the process is discriminatory

Sven Kühn von Burgsdorff led delegation of 13 European diplomats to Givat Hamatos to protest 'de facto annexation attempt,' but shouting right-wing activists didn't let him speak

1,257 units planned for Givat Hamatos could cut off city from Bethlehem, disrupting contiguity of a Palestinian state; coalition chief says it will connect Jewish neighborhoods

15 countries and EU again submit protest letter to Foreign Ministry against advancement of new homes in Givat Hamatos, E1 area

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

Statement backed by all members, including US, urges sides to 'refrain from undermining viability of 2-state solution,' after Israel announces new building plans in East Jerusalem