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3 Oct, 2011

International community should help Palestinians and peace | Jordan Times

Instead of halting settlement construction, Israel has announced plans to add another 1,100 homes to the settlement of Gilo in occupied East Jerusalem. The announcement laid bare Israel’s real intentions.

The European Union and the United States have condemned the Gilo project. China, Egypt, Russia and other major powers have added their voices to the criticism of Israel.

The Israeli announcement precludes any possibility of negotiation with the Palestinians who had earlier announced that there should be a moratorium on settlement activity before any direct talks.

via International community should help Palestinians and peace | Jordan Times.