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Israel, July 20 (Pal Telegraph) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has refused a US call to suspend a building project in the occupied Jerusalem (al Quds). "Our sovereignty over [Jerusalem] cannot be challenged. This means that residents of Jerusalem may purchase apartments in all parts of the city," Netanyahu said in a Cabinet meeting on Sunday.

He added that there would be no restrictions on Jewish construction anywhere in "unified Jerusalem."

Over the weekend, the US State Department summoned the Israeli ambassador to Washington, Michael Oren, and demanded a halt on the project in east Jerusalem's Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood, AFP reported.

Referring to the project which is being developed by an American millionaire in the annexed city, Netanyahu said Israel will not "accept such restrictions."

"Unified Jerusalem is the capital of the Jewish people and the state of Israel. Our sovereignty over it is unquestionable," he added.

The hawkish prime minister, however, said Palestinian residents could also buy houses throughout the city.

The Sheikh Jarrah project, located near Israeli government buildings and the British and US consulates in east Jerusalem, was given a green-light three months ago, according to the Maariv daily.

The status of Jerusalem has been among the thorny issues in the stalled peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians, with the Israelis claiming the city as their "eternal, undivided capital" -- a position not recognized by the international community.

Israel captured east Jerusalem in the 1967 Six-Day War. It has since constructed thousands of settlements in the occupied city housing more than 285,000 Israelis.

US President Barack Obama has repeatedly called on Israel to fulfill its commitments under the Roadmap peace plan and evacuate the settlements built in the West Bank as well as East Jerusalem (al-Quds).

Israel, however, has so far refused to accept settlement freeze on the occupied territori
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27 comments // Again, Israel ignores Obama Administration

  • nursediesel
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      nursediesel  
    • Why should Israel listen to President Obama? He is clearly biased and if he, and the libs that have had control of congress for almost three years, could they would stop any financial support to Israel and give it to Obama's buddies.
      I still think he should appoint Vanessa Redgrave a position in this situation, she loves the PLO. Maybe then the pro-palestine group would be happy the playing field could be leveled.

    • 2 years ago
  • Rodashar
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      Rodashar  
    • I think some of you should pay attention to international law. it is illegal to build settlements on occupied land. Obama and the rest of the international community needs to stand up to the israeli government. The law is the law and no one is above it.

    • 2 years ago
  • masterzip
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      masterzip  
    • I guess Obama should refuse to sign that check to Israel for 3 billion,....oh wait,..I forgot, The USA supports Israel 100% on everything it does.

    • 2 years ago
  • curtisreed
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      curtisreed  
    • the world already knows that Obama is a clumsy, empty headed fool.

      I never thought we'd have a president that was dummer than W, but good work, Libs. You've elected a stooge to the presidency.

    • 2 years ago
  • WorldPeaceTV
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      WorldPeaceTV  
    • I think Obama should invade Israel and open the prison gates on Gaza-destroy settlements and put in a government that pays attention to wisdom and follows thru-not lie, lie, lie and steal and kill innocent people.

      Then there will be Peace

    • 2 years ago
  • Viciouspike
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  • clownpuncher
  • Viciouspike
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      Viciouspike  
    • WorldPeaceTV:

      I maybe going out on a limb here but, some people might actually like the government that is set into place and are reluctant to change for ideals that aren't of their own best to just leave it as is before it becomes iRaq =\

    • 2 years ago
  • maasanova
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      maasanova  
    • Obama shouldn't be able to tell Israel what to do, just shut off the money supply, kick all the dual citizen Israelis out of government NGO positions and deport them, and make the American Israel Public Affairs Committee and similar organizations register as foreign lobbies. That oughtta stop the settlements.

    • 2 years ago
  • RaceBannon
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  • davesarush
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  • Chheang
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      Chheang  
    • Easy one... no more american money to isreal. Step back and let them blow the Sh!t out of each other. Honestly, we should move the F- out of that area and get ourselves back on track.

      Regarding bluelikechris, if you were on your knees begging for 20k, i said, "sure, you can have 20k, but just remember, I own you." You take 20k... I OWN YOU!

      Don't live up to your end of the bargain? Easy enough, remind me what do loan sharks do again?

    • 2 years ago
  • davesarush
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      courage  
    • Isreal is right to ignore Obama he is the first president that is there enemy.Same could be said about the CIA and democrats in congress hehe.

    • 2 years ago
  • Chheang
  • royulery
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      royulery  
    • we said no to their nuclear submarine program, they didn't listen. their hidden weapons of mass destruction are probably the only thing that's keeping the whole area from exploding (pun intended).
      it's not obama that they ignore, they ignore everybody. they are god's chosen, everyone else is an animal.

    • 2 years ago
  • bluelikechris
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      bluelikechris  
    • so dave. if i gave you 20k would you let me tell you where you could live? what if i told you what to do with your property?

      hell. i know if you gave me 20k i wouldn't give 2 S***s what you thought i should do with my property.

      we dont have to give them money. just because we do doesn't mean we control them.

    • 2 years ago
  • davesarush
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      davesarush  
    • bluelikechris:

      Actually any bank that loans money for property makes sure the investment is a sound one, any insurance company will require you dont own A pit bull or something that is high risk. I am not surprised that republicans cant see the obvious link between Isreals treatment of the palistinians and an elevated terror attack on US soil.

    • 2 years ago
  • Chheang
  • RaceBannon
  • bluelikechris
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      bluelikechris  
    • bluelikechris:

      there is a fundemental difference between giving and loaning. we were talking about giving. but if you mean LOANING then you might wanna say loan. and we dont loan money to isreal.

      he who controls the debt controls everything.

      but he who outright gives money to someone or some entity controls nothing. even kids have a strict policy against indian giving.

    • 2 years ago
  • davesarush
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      davesarush  
    • Sorry, but when America Gives Isreal over $2 billion a year in Aid, DAMN STRAIGHT we can tell them what to do. I say Screw Isreal,dont give the Scumbags another dime. You republicans moan about Taxation, but when the tax dollars go to fund another countries military you dont mind.

    • 2 years ago
  • unclecharlie
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      unclecharlie  
    • So now, we have a country like Israel telling Obama to stick it where the sun don't shine. Obama, former "community organizer" and member of the Chicago political machine, with no experience WHATSOEVER in foreign policy, is telling Israel what they must do to...blahblahblah. We are not the worlds policeman. We have no business butting in. Remember, this is the same textbook narcissist that claimed that when he clinched the democrat nomination, "This was the moment when the rise of the oceans began to slow, and our planet began to heal." He believes it is his duty to tell us how we must live our lives. Sorry, no marxist is going to do my thinking for me. I don't give a damn if he is the president. He was wrong on the deposed president of Honduras, he is wrong on Israel. He's just an empty suit with an ego that could cause a solar eclipse.

    • 2 years ago
  • bluelikechris
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      bluelikechris  
    • good. obama has no right to tell other countries what to do. EVER. he can't even properly lead our country much less one he knows nothing about.

    • 2 years ago
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