JERUSALEM — Israel’s prime minister vowed Tuesday to continue building in a contested Jerusalem district, just days after European Union criticism of Jewish housing there.
Benjamin Netanyahu was speaking during a visit to Gilo after Israeli approval for the construction of 800 Jewish homes there sparked a sharp condemnation from Catherine Ashton, EU foreign affairs chief. She is set to visit Israel on Wednesday.
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This behavior will ensure no possible peace. Clearly the world is not putting enough pressure on Israel to act sensibly.