Obama: East Jerusalem Building Plans 'Unhelpful' To Peace Efforts -- Haaretz
EU urges Israel to 'reverse' plan for 1,300 East Jerusalem homes; Israel also announces plans to build 800 homes in Ariel.
U.S. President Barack Obama cautioned Tuesday that Israel's plan to construct 1,300 new homes in East Jerusalem could obstruct the pursuit of peace in the Middle East.
"This kind of activity is never helpful when it comes to peace negotiations," said Obama, adding that he was concerned Israel and Palestinian were not making enough of an effort to advance peace negotiations.
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More News On U.S. Concerns On Middle East Peace Talks
Obama voices concerns about Mideast peace talks -- Yahoo News/AP
Obama Urges Israel, Palestinians to make 'Extra Effort' -- Voice of America
Obama: Israel construction plans unhelpful -- Yahoo News/AP
Israeli plans to build hundreds more homes in West Bank settlement risk US anger -- The Guardian
Obama: Jerusalem building plan 'unhelpful' -- Ynet News
U.S. "deeply disappointed" at Israeli housing plans -- Politico
Israeli homes plan for Jerusalem sparks Palestinian fury -- Yahoo News/AFP
Palestinians say it's time to recognize their state -- Yahoo News/Reuters
My Comment: President Obama`s comments are a day late, and they lack any bite. After last week`s Congressional elections many now see him as a weakened leader, and in the Middle East weak leaders are usually ignored. He will have to re-engage into the Middle East Peace process personally, a task that I know that he is up to the job but he will have to engage ASAP to have an impact.
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