Published: 4 April 2017
Last updated: 4 March 2024
Israel approves first new West Bank settlement in over 20 years for Amona evacuees – Barak Ravid – Haaretz 31.03.17
White House official tells Haaretz that Netanyahu decided to build the new settlement before Trump laid out his concerns about settlements, adds that Israel will take Trump’s concerns into consideration from now on.
Israel will curb settlement expansion to satisfy Trump – Ralph Ahren – The Times of Israel 31.03.17
Netanyahu says construction will be limited to current boundaries or — if constraints do not permit — as near to them as possible. Not yet clear whether constitutes any significant change in policy beyond a general declaration of intent. [Note: ‘current boundaries’ may refer to the areas of jurisdiction of settlements, which are far wider than the existing built areas.]
Israel’s most right-wing cabinet ever curbs settlement construction – but the settlers keep mum – Barak Ravid – Haaretz 31.03.17
There is no official freeze and, on the face of it, no limits were set to building in the Jewish neighborhoods over the Green Line in Jerusalem and no distinction has been made between construction in the settlement blocs and in the isolated settlements. But if the vagueness of the new policy gives Netanyahu some leeway, it also has its hazards.
UK, France, Germany slam Israeli announcement to build new settlement – The Times of Israel 31.03.17
European powers issue closely-timed statements saying new planned West Bank site for Amona residents would violate international law. Condemnation also by UN Secretary General and the Palestinians. Trump administration warns again re settlement activity but welcomes announcement re future restraint.
Hundreds of Jews and Arabs march in Jerusalem against Israeli occupation - Nir Hasson – Haaretz 01.04.17
Rally comes hours after stabbing attack in Jerusalem, which organizers say 'was a painful reminder of the price of the occupation.'
And see: Netanyahu refuses to confine settlement expansion to existing built areas March 18, 2017
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