Israeli Regime Oks 278 New Illegal Settlement Units in East Al-Quds

The Israeli regime has given the green light for the construction of 278 new illegal settler units in East al-Quds (Jerusalem) amid international outcry over Tel Aviv’s expansionist policies

The Israeli regime has given the green light for the construction of 278 new illegal settler units in East al-Quds (Jerusalem) amid international outcry over Tel Aviv’s expansionist policies. settlements

According to Palestinian media reports, the so-called Israeli “Planning and Construction Committee” approved the new project on Tuesday.

Based on the plan, 216 housing units are set to be built in Ramot settlement and 62 others in Jabal Abu Ghneim (Har Homa) settlement, Israeli sources reported.

On Monday, Israeli activist group Peace Now said that the Israeli Interior Ministry gave the go-ahead for the construction of 500 new housing units in Ramat Shlomo settlement.

Chief Palestinian Authority negotiator Saeb Erekat in a statement censured the Tel Aviv regime for the decision and termed the plan “a slap in the face” to the United States and the international community.